Is BMW 3 Series F30 reliable?

In our latest reliability survey, the 3 Series ranked fifth out of 18 cars in the executive car class. BMW as a brand placed 13th out of 30 manufacturers featured, which is respectable. If you would like to see the full reliability list for executive cars, head to the What Car?

Which F30 engine is the most reliable?

Overall, the N20 powered 328i is a pretty reliable engine. Earlier models suffered issues with timing chains, which were re-designed and fixed in later models. Otherwise, expect the common BMW oil leaks like valve cover gaskets and oil filter housing gaskets.

Is 320i BMW a good car?

BMW’s 320i has long been a popular entry-level prestige machine and, with its good looks, build quality, and engineering, it’s not hard to see why. European cars often get a reputation for being unreliable when people used to driving basic Japanese cars don’t take them for a service or drive them like a farm vehicle.

Is the BMW 320i fast?

The turbocharged four-pot routes power to the rear axle through an eight-speed automatic transmission, enabling the luxury sedan to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in 7.1 seconds and max out at 146 mph (235 km/h).

How long can BMW F30 last?

Usually 200,000-250,000 miles with good maintenance.

Is the BMW F30 engine reliable?

Generally speaking, the F30 is a pretty reliable car. There are some common ‘problems,’ but most of it has more to do with high mileage wear and tear rather than a specific problem. Being a BMW, carrying out these maintenance jobs are not always cheap.

When should I change my BMW F30 timing chain?

BMW and MINI use Timing Chains in almost every model of engine that they produce.It is recommended to replace your timing chain before failure as repair prices can become very high from internal engine damage. From experience the life of these timing chains are 90,000 miles or 9 years.

How many miles can a BMW 320i last?

What does F30 mean in BMW?

sixth-generation 3 Series sedan
The F30 is BMW’s internal model code specifically for the sixth-generation 3 Series sedan, produced between 2011 and 2019. This model code differentiates it from 3 Series vehicles from other BMW generations, like the E90, E46 and E36.

Does 320i have Turbo?

Powertrain. The BMW 320i is equipped with the 2.0 L TwinPower Turbo engine that generates 180 horsepower at 5,000 RPM and 200 pound-feet of torque at over 1,250 RPM.