BMW 2 Series Active F45 (2014–2021)

5.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
216i (109 Hp) (B38B15) No reports 0 No issues reported
218i (136 Hp) (B38B15) No reports 0 No issues reported
218i (136 Hp) Steptronic (B38B15) No reports 0 No issues reported
218i (140 Hp) (B38B15) No reports 0 No issues reported
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218i (140 Hp) DCT (B38B15) No reports 0 No issues reported
220i (178 Hp) Steptronic (B48B20) No reports 0 No issues reported
220i (192 Hp) (B48B20) No reports 0 No issues reported
220i (192 Hp) DCT (B48B20) No reports 0 No issues reported
220i (192 Hp) Steptronic (B48B20) No reports 0 No issues reported
225i (231 Hp) Steptronic (B48B20) No reports 0 No issues reported
225i (231 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (B48B20) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
214d (95 Hp) (B37D15) No reports 0 No issues reported
216d (116 Hp) (B37D15) No reports 0 No issues reported
216d (116 Hp) DCT (B37D15) No reports 0 No issues reported
218d (150 Hp) (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
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218d (150 Hp) Steptronic (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
218d (150 Hp) xDrive (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
218d (150 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
220d (190 Hp) (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
220d (190 Hp) Steptronic (B47C20) No reports 0 No issues reported
220d (190 Hp) Steptronic (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
220d (190 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (B47C20) No reports 0 No issues reported
220d (190 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported

Hybrid

Engine Score Reports Common issues
225xe (220 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid xDrive Steptronic (B38B15) No reports 0 No issues reported
225xe (224 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid xDrive Steptronic (B38B15) No reports 0 No issues reported
225xe iPerformance (224 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid xDrive Steptronic (B38B15) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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5 Series G30-G31

By far the best car I've ever had.

Pros: Exceptional driving experience, Premium comfort and luxury
Cons: Can be a significant investment
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5 Series G30-G31

In my opinion, the car is almost perfect considering the purchase cost, power, driving experience, reliability, comfort, etc.

Pros: Excellent value for money, Powerful engine, Engaging driving dynamics, High level of comfort, Impressive reliability
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5 Series G30-G31 Review

A perfect 5 out of 5. Despite minor shortcomings, the G30 is the best 5 Series ever. It perfectly combines modern technology with a classic design (still featuring those round climate control knobs and buttons).

Pros: Excellent blend of modern tech and classic design, Best 5 Series to date
Cons: Minor shortcomings
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3 Series F30-F31-F34 Review

I've had my GT from new, driving it 170,000 km over 6 years. I'm happy to share my opinion. I'll simply write what I think is good and what isn't. I'll start with the latter because there's not much. Frameless windows - they look nice, but freezing of the front side windows can result in the window not sealing, and the doors not closing properly. Thus, the car won't move. You either have to scrape around the window to move it, or heat the car interior and wait a moment. This happened to me about 3 times during

Pros: Stylish frameless windows
Cons: Frameless windows can freeze and prevent doors from closing properly in cold weather., Delayed car movement due to frozen windows.

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