Overview
	
		
                
					The BMW 3 Series performs impressively well in comparison to similar cars, consistently ranking in the top tier across multiple categories. It is particularly notable in the family luxury compact and small car categories, where it ranks 5th out of 30 and 36 respectively, demonstrating its appeal for families seeking luxury and compactness. In the performance luxury compact car category, it holds a strong 6th position out of 30, indicating its high performance in addition to its luxury features. Overall, the BMW 3 Series is a strong contender in the luxury compact car market, offering a blend of family-friendly features, luxury, and performance.
				
                
				
				
					
	
	BMW 3 Series Reliability Rating
	
		
						
							
								
									| BMW 3 Series sedan | 
								
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												| Reliability Score:
													
														
															7.792487980166901 / 10 |  | 
								
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												| Average Lifespan (years):
													
														
															10.664549617360883 |  | 
								
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												| Average Lifespan (miles):
													
														
															116416.23008204183 miles |  | 
								
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												| Typical Miles Driven per Year:
													
														
															9525.162005779395 miles |  | 
								
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												| Probability of Reaching 200k Miles:
													
														
															0.044141198381839435 |  | 
							
						
						
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	BMW 3 Series Depreciation and Resale Value
	
		
						
							
								
									| BMW 3 Series | 
								
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												| $ Depreciation:
													
														
															24430.763445 |  | 
								
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												| % Depreciation:
													
														
															0.514331862 |  | 
								
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												| % Residual Value:
													
														
															0.48566813799999997 |  | 
								
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												| $ Resale Value:
													
														
															23069.236555 |  | 
								
									
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													| % Typical All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation:
														
															
																0.5130809850245168 |  | 
									
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													| All Luxury Compact Cars Depreciation Range:
														
															
																0.3451749849 - 0.5696667932 |  | 
								
							
						
							
								
									| BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) | 
								
									| 
											
												| $ Depreciation:
													
														
															24481.71575184 |  | 
								
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												| % Depreciation:
													
														
															0.5368797314 |  | 
								
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												| % Residual Value:
													
														
															0.4631202686 |  | 
								
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												| $ Resale Value:
													
														
															21118.28424816 |  | 
								
									
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													| % Typical All Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars Depreciation:
														
															
																0.5385044635311111 |  | 
									
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													| All Luxury Hybrid Compact Cars Depreciation Range:
														
															
																0.49717922 - 0.5475506398 |  | 
								
							
						
						
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