BMW Buyer's Guide

‹ ›

1 / 4

2004–2025

1 Series

BMW's compact rear-wheel-drive (later FWD) hatchback & sedan

3 generations

10 Engines

31 Known Issues

‹ ›

1 / 4

1998–2025

3 Series

BMW's iconic sports sedan – the benchmark for the segment

4 generations

13 Engines

42 Known Issues

‹ ›

1 / 4

1995–2023

5 Series

BMW's executive sedan – comfort and performance combined

4 generations

14 Engines

51 Known Issues

‹ ›

1 / 3

1994–2015

7 Series

BMW's flagship luxury sedan – cutting-edge tech and powerful engines

3 generations

8 Engines

30 Known Issues

‹ ›

1 / 3

2003–2025

X3

BMW's compact luxury SAV – versatile and capable

3 generations

6 Engines

19 Known Issues

‹ ›

1 / 3

1999–2025

X5

BMW's mid-size luxury SAV – pioneering the Sports Activity Vehicle class

4 generations

13 Engines

43 Known Issues

2015–2025

M2

BMW's compact rear-wheel-drive M car – raw, focused, and thrilling

2 generations

3 Engines

16 Known Issues

2000–2025

M3

BMW's legendary high-performance sports sedan – the definitive driver's car

4 generations

4 Engines

28 Known Issues

2014–2025

M4

BMW's high-performance coupe – the two-door M3 successor

2 generations

2 Engines

12 Known Issues

1998–2023

M5

BMW's high-performance executive sedan – brute force in a business suit

4 generations

4 Engines

31 Known Issues

2005–2018

M6

BMW's ultimate grand tourer – M5 power in an elegant coupe body

2 generations

2 Engines

16 Known Issues

2019–2025

X3 M

BMW's high-performance compact SAV – M car aggression meets everyday practicality

1 generation

1 Engines

5 Known Issues

2009–2025

X5 M

BMW's super-SUV – absurd V8 power in a full-size luxury SAV

3 generations

3 Engines

22 Known Issues