BMW 3 Series structure problems by year
62 NHTSA owner complaints name the structure across 12 3 Series model years. The most reported year is 2000 with 30 reports.
| Year | Structure reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 3 Series | 1 | 5% | — | |
| 2010 3 Series | 1 | 3% | — | |
| 2009 3 Series | 1 | 2% | — | |
| 2008 3 Series | 3 | 4% | — | |
| 2007 3 Series | 6 | 5% | — | |
| 2006 3 Series | 9 | 4% | — | |
| 2005 3 Series | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 2004 3 Series | 2 | 3% | — | |
| 2003 3 Series | 5 | 7% | — | |
| 2002 3 Series | 1 | 4% | — | |
| 2001 3 Series | 2 | 6% | — | |
| 2000 3 Series | 30 | 34% | 94,000 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the structure. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.