When it comes to buying a used car from Munich, the debate between emotion and common sense is often fierce. The publication Topspeed sheds light on the subject, publishing a detailed list of the ten most durable BMW models, based on a precise 100-point scale. The results are somewhat surprising, since the crown does not go to the newest additions to the catalog, but to a model that has already proven its qualities over time.
The 2017 BMW 4 Series climbs to the top of the ranking with an impressive 90 points
The engineers have clearly done their homework, managing to clean up the “childhood diseases“ of previous generations, including the notorious cooling system defects. While there are sporadic complaints about the crankshaft sensor, they are more the exception than the rule, making this coupe (and Gran Coupe) an excellent choice on the secondary market.
Second place is taken by the older but tough 2013 BMW 1 Series with 89 points
However, buyers should be more careful here – the forced-injection versions sometimes exhibit capriciousness with the high-pressure fuel pump, and antifreeze leaks are still a topic of conversation in workshops.
Immediately after it, with 88 points, is the 2020 BMW 2 Series
The drivetrain is stable in this car, although the brand's classic oil leaks and water pump problems remind us of themselves.
The interesting thing about this ranking is that it covers a wide range of years and concepts - from the classic Z4 (2007) to the electric i3 (2017). This proves that for the Bavarians, reliability is not always directly correlated with the year of production, but rather with the specific engineering of a given generation. Here is what the full list of excellent cars looks like: