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.
2026 BMW 3 Series Ratings
| BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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Overall Score:
7.500000 / 10
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Reliability:
7.300000 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.600000 / 10
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Safety:
Not available yet
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| BMW 3 Series |
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Overall Score:
7.700000 / 10
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Reliability:
7.300000 / 10
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Retained Value:
7.700000 / 10
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Safety:
8.000000 / 10
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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 reliability
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
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| BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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$ 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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BMW 3 Series resale value
2026 BMW 3 Series Rankings
| BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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Used Car Pricing
| BMW 3 Series |
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Here's what the prices look like for a used BMW 3 Series for different model years.
A 3-year-old used BMW 3 Series averages 33521.834581
while a 5-year-old used BMW 3 Series is 28041.673325.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2024 BMW 3 Series (1 year old)
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42944.915679
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2023 BMW 3 Series (2 years old)
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41477.442925
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2022 BMW 3 Series (3 years old)
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33521.834581
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2021 BMW 3 Series (4 years old)
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29625.748656
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2020 BMW 3 Series (5 years old)
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28041.673325
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2019 BMW 3 Series (6 years old)
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23209.733214
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2018 BMW 3 Series (7 years old)
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18580.394962
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2017 BMW 3 Series (8 years old)
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16333.351504
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2016 BMW 3 Series (9 years old)
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14530.033869
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2015 BMW 3 Series (10 years old)
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12643.69969
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| BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) |
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Here's what the prices look like for a used BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) for different model years.
A 3-year-old used BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) averages 30618.881944.
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| Model Year (Age) |
Avg Used Car Price |
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2024 BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (1 year old)
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37961.426667
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2023 BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (2 years old)
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35337.761194
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2022 BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (3 years old)
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30618.881944
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2021 BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (4 years old)
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27611.163987
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2018 BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (7 years old)
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17532.67713
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2017 BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (8 years old)
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15914.300546
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2016 BMW 3 Series (Plug-in Hybrid) (9 years old)
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14546.0
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