3 problems have been reported for the 2017 BMW M3. The following chart shows the 3 most common problems for 2017 BMW M3. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 1 problem. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, gasoline (1 problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Electrical System |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2017 BMW M3 in the United States are 3,230 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by BMW M3 owners in the last 7 years is 3, and the age of the vehicle is 7, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 3 / 3,230 / 7 * 1000 = 0.13.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across BMW M3 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2017 BMW M3 in 2017.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW M3, the following table can be used to compare the 2017 BMW M3 with the BMW M3 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2017 M3 is 3 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the BMW M3 is 24.