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BMW 3 Series F30 (2011–2019)

4.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Most reported affected parts

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Vibrations
2 reports
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Power steering
1 reports
3
Flywheel
1 reports
4
Gearbox
1 reports
5
Interior rattles / noises
1 reports

Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
316i (136 Hp) (N13B16A) 4.0 4 Vibrations, Power steering, Flywheel
316i (136 Hp) Steptronic (N13B16A) No reports 0 No issues reported
318i (136 Hp) (B38B15A) No reports 0 No issues reported
318i (136 Hp) Steptronic (B38B15A) No reports 0 No issues reported
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320i (170 Hp) EffcientDynamics Edition (N13B16A) No reports 0 No issues reported
320i (170 Hp) EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (N13B16A) No reports 0 No issues reported
320i (184 Hp) (B48B20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
320i (184 Hp) (N20B20B) No reports 0 No issues reported
320i (184 Hp) Steptronic (B48B20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
320i (184 Hp) Steptronic (N20B20B) No reports 0 No issues reported
320i (184 Hp) xDrive (B48B20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
320i (184 Hp) xDrive (N20B20B) No reports 0 No issues reported
320i (184 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (B48B20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
320i (184 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (N20B20B) No reports 0 No issues reported
328i (245 Hp) (N20B20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
328i (245 Hp) Steptronic (N20B20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
328i (245 Hp) xDrive (N20B20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
328i (245 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (N20B20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
330i (252 Hp) (B48B20B) No reports 0 No issues reported
330i (252 Hp) Steptronic (B48B20B) No reports 0 No issues reported
330i (252 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (B48B20B) No reports 0 No issues reported
335i (306 Hp) (N55B30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
335i (306 Hp) Steptronic (N55B30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
335i (306 Hp) xDrive (N55B30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
335i (306 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (N55B30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
340i (326 Hp) (B58B30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
340i (326 Hp) Steptronic (B58B30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
340i (326 Hp) xDrive (B58B30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
340i (326 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (B58B30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
ActiveHybrid 3.0 (340 Hp) Steptronic (N55B30) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
316d (116 Hp) (B47D20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
316d (116 Hp) (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
316d (116 Hp) Steptronic (B47D20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
316d (116 Hp) Steptronic (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
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318d (143 Hp) (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
318d (143 Hp) Steptronic (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
318d (143 Hp) xDrive (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
318d (150 Hp) (B47D20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
318d (150 Hp) Steptronic (B47D20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
318d (150 Hp) xDrive (B47D20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (163 Hp) Efficient Dynamics Edition (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (163 Hp) EfficientDynamics Edition (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (163 Hp) EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (163 Hp) Steptronic Efficient Dynamics Edition (B47D20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (184 Hp) (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (184 Hp) Steptronic (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (184 Hp) xDrive (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (184 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (N47D20C) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (190 Hp) (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (190 Hp) Steptronic (B47D20A) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (190 Hp) xDrive (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
320d (190 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (B47D20) No reports 0 No issues reported
325d (218 Hp) (N47D20D) No reports 0 No issues reported
325d (218 Hp) Steptronic (N47D20D) No reports 0 No issues reported
325d (224 Hp) (B47D20B) No reports 0 No issues reported
325d (224 Hp) Steptronic (B47D20B) No reports 0 No issues reported
328d (181 Hp) Steptronic (N47D20O1) No reports 0 No issues reported
328d (181 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (N47D20O1) No reports 0 No issues reported
330d (258 Hp) Steptronic (N57D30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
330d (258 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (N57D30A) No reports 0 No issues reported
335d (313 Hp) xDrive Steptronic (N57D30B) No reports 0 No issues reported

Hybrid

Engine Score Reports Common issues
330e (252 Hp) Plug-in hybrid Steptronic (B48B20A) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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BMW 3 Series F30 316i (136 Hp) Sedan Mileage unknown

Very Good - 3 Series F30

Comfortable, with fantastic lines, good fuel consumption, and quality finish. Power is just adequate. The coolant level was initially below minimum, but after visiting the dealer the next day, it was 2 cm above maximum. The dealer claims this is not an issue and the excess will drain on its own.

Pros: Comfort, Fantastic lines, Fuel consumption, Finish quality
Cons: Power is just sufficient, Coolant level initially low, then overfilled
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BMW 3 Series F30 316i (136 Hp) Sedan 35,000 km

Power Steering Problem

The automatic wipers are not sensitive enough, there's a 'mechanical' smell in the cabin, and the Start/Stop system is too intrusive and difficult to disable. There's also oil consumption (1L/1500km) and coolant consumption (1L/5000km). Otherwise, it's very pleasant to drive, comfortable, with no vibrations, decent acceleration in sport mode, a very smooth steering, it handles corners flat, and has excellent sound quality with good bass. It's also very beautiful : )

Pros: Very pleasant to drive, Very comfortable, No vibrations, Correct acceleration in sport mode, Very smooth steering, Takes corners very flat, Very good sound system with good bass, Very beautiful : )
Cons: Automatic wipers not sensitive enough, 'Mechanical' smell in the cabin, Start/Stop system too present, hard to disconnect, Excessive oil consumption: 1L / 1500 km, Excessive coolant consumption: 1L / 5000 km
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BMW 3 Series F30 316i (136 Hp) Sedan 15,000 km

Problem: Flywheel

Excellent comfort. The automatic gearbox is wonderfully responsive, the finish is exquisite, a very beautiful car, with exemplary reliability and finish. However, there's a vibration on the steering wheel when stationary, but it has no impact at all while driving.

Pros: Excellent comfort, Responsive auto gearbox, exquisite finish, beautiful car, exemplary reliability and finish
Cons: Steering wheel vibration, Steering wheel vibration at idle, no impact when driving
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BMW 3 Series F30 316i (136 Hp) Sedan 5,700 km

Very Good - 3 Series F30

Excellent build quality, luxurious feel, and reassuringly safe. It's a beautiful car to drive and own, though the initial purchase price and optional extras can be quite high.

Pros: Build quality, Luxury, Safe and reassuring
Cons: Expensive to buy, Options are often too expensive

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