1998 BMW M3 - Reliability

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Base Sedan (3.2L 6-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1998 BMW M3 by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		A general problem with this vehicle is the Intake Air System. The system leaks and can result in poor running of the engine and/or Malfunction Indicator Illumination. An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Motronic Control Unit. Failure of the Motronic Control Unit is due to water intrusion. This condition is identified in TSB # 41 03 93. The failures of the Intake Air System are not specific to any one part, so the $ cost of repairs will vary. The cost to repair the Motronic Control Unit is estimated at $1075.00 for parts and $26.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for BMW M3 by Identifix

	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

1998 BMW M3 - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 1998 BMW M3 by Identifix

Reliability History for BMW M3 by Identifix

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