I've owned 3 BMWs Never had any problems, I've re subscribed to your channel because of this video, it takes guts to do what you did!

Sounds like BMW confronted you

Mark, this is what makes you from my perspective, the best KZfaqr on auto related subjects. You have an unwavering commitment to be honest. None of us are perfect, but many who are doing what you're doing are nauseatingly pro manufacturer than pro consumer.

We all make mistakes, but it takes a real man to admit his mistakes and I'm proud of you for admitting them

I appreciate your honesty and we can be wrong sometimes but is be a Men accept mistakes. Thanks

Mark, I've been following your channel for a few years now, and I'm very happy to say that your advice on BMW's have been spot on. I have a 2016 7 series 740i with the b-58 engine. It's been a great ride. No problems. I intend to keep it for at least 4 to 5 more years. This is due partly because you have educated me on my B-58 engine, Thank You so much for that. Please continue to move forward and above all, keep telling it as you see it.

You can get reliability in a bmw if you buy something that sticks to their formula: straight 6, manual transmission, RWD. That's your best bet

This makes me happy. As you know I bought the new X5. Had a 1600km trip. Loved every km of the way.

Thanks for sharing, and appreciate the vulnerability. Really enjoy your channel! In a similar spot. Was gifted two BMW’s from family members in past. 1997 528i (poorly taken care of) and 2001 540i (meticulously well taken care of) both at around 100k. At that point, as with any car, can become money pits real quick. The 528i was especially. Swore off BMW and bought 2010 GS350 awd in 2013. Been a real treat for all reasons mentioned in your previous videos, but now 180k on 13 yr old car. Now Debating 2020-21 GX460 or BMW X5 (b58), and gone back and forth. At end of day I think ride is better in BMW and we shall see… but as someone once said “life’s to busy to drive boring cars!”

I’m glad you made this video because I’m buying a 2018 x2 with 50k miles tonight and your videos had me terrified 😂😂😂

Every video you say “life’s too short to drive boring cars” We own a boring BMW 320i and we own a 2022 M240i. The M240i is one of the most exhilarating cars you can drive. Because when its all said and done, life really is too short…love your channel and thanks for the honesty.

Mark, I'm now looking to buy a 2021 or 2022 BMW 745e. I was wondering what your thoughts are on it. Because of the hybrid system I hope it doesn't have any major issues. Or should I just get the 740

Great channel. Your unfo really help rationalize the emotional from the quantitative of the car selection process, then add the subtle undercurrents of manufacturer and dealer. It's a murky soup, but the way you talk about it, becomes quite clear and gives people like me hope, that i can probably sort through it. Thanks!

I've been following your channel for a few months and just recently picked up a used M440i largely because of your comments about the B58 engine. Hope you're right, Brother! Thanks!

looking to get a 2018 BMW X6 xDrive35i with 45,830 mi. Is this car engine reliable , Mark you feed back is appreciated. thank you-

Your honesty is always something I appreciate. However, there's one thing you need in this video... a "Was I wrong" counter. 😁

My first BMW is X5 35D m sport 2017 and is best car ever owned ❤ 0 issues and drives like a tank

What are your thoughts on the N13 engines on the f20s and f21s?

U are not wrong at all….. look at the customers that bought BMW’s and couldn’t enjoy the cars because they started acting up. 😮

You were not wrong about that grille! Can't fix ugly! 😂😂😂

Ok, so, what wpuld be a good reliable daily driver 18 miles one way 5 times per week? 330i? X2? I had a 2013 328i and it was mostly okay, but a few expensive things, like thermostat and the control unit for it at 50kmiles. Have those improved from 2019 on? Thanks for all your work.

I love almost everything u said,but am in Nigeria and I need to buy BMW e90 which year should I buy pls help😊😊

I think the idea to not change your oil until like 10,000 miles will cause any car to wear out. This would with super high mileage is something to be discerning about!

My 2nd car is a 2014 BMW X5, it has a 100k miles on it. I bought it last year and so far the car has been good. It had some oil leak issues which cost a bit to fix but I was expecting these to know issues going in. But now it run just perfectly.

@ECPP hi bro what's your opinion about e34 535 m30b35 engine and e30 325 m20b25 engine for daily driver i will appreciate your answer

Whats the point of a nice car when the engine light and breakdowns every week?

Love the channel and the videos as always. ❤

Any info on electronic power steering steering going crazy on 2018 430i GranCoupe?

I had the X2 a couple of years ago with no issues, then the X3M40i and loved it. Now I just bought a X4M40i that I had built. No issues with any of them and honestly I feel like BMW is the most fun and exciting, or at least one of the most exciting. I had a new 2023 Porsche Macan which just didn't have the power of my BMW's. I tried the Macan S with the twin turbo V6 and it had no where near the power and acceleration of the BMW. I also feel like BMW is the most reliable of the German brands. True that Toyota and Lexus are reliable and last a long time, but they are also a little boring. In a day and age where everyone is going to the 2.0 turbo 4's, it is nice to still have the choice of buying a true driver's car. Great video and I appreciate your honesty and as always, enjoy your videos and the great info that you provide.

Hey guys Im looking to buy a 2013 328i. It is very well maintained super clean in and out and it has 100k miles on it. I have a good deal on it but tbh people are scaring me away because of reliability issues. I love BMW though its been a dream for me to get one. Should I get it?

You aren’t wrong. Visit Nigeria & see many BMWs parked or abandoned at mechanic workshops. I’d love it’s powerful engines and designs but reliability is very poor here compared to it’s rivals like Mercedes Benz. You are right my guy.

I understand what you are saying about now verses the past I’ve only owned one BMW an M-5 6 cylinder manual transmission I can’t remember the year 1988 or 1990 I bought it used and had zero problems with it just normal maintenance oil tires brakes I absolutely love the way it drove and how quick it felt off the line it was like a GTO except the M5 could stop and turn and hold five adults Except for the M badges on the outside it looked like a normal five series it was a great sleeper I wish I still had it You are the best KZfaqr out there for autos we all like to own I don’t think you were wrong at all you give very well researched reports that I enjoy Bravo My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craig

I love my BMW! For a 4cyl 3 series it sure does ride very smooth, and it’s quick enough for me. I’m a 32 year old male so my driving reckless days are pretty much over. I like to cruise now.

Mark, it takes a CLASS act to admit being wrong. I currently have 3 BMWs, a 750i, Z4 M 40i and a XB7, all newer versions and they have been totally reliable They are all VERY complex machines so there is a lot to go wrong. . I had an X7 for three years and the only problem I ever had with it was the start stop cancel switch died. I've had all the German Ultra luxury brands plus a Rolls and have had more problems with the Rolls and several Mercedes than I've ever had with my BMWs. None of the other brands has been as satisfying to drive as the BMWs and that includes the Porsche's I've had. I just read the BMWs reiability was third only to Lexus and Toyota. Better than all the other German brands. Don't give up on them yet as the newer versions are truly outstanding cars, much better than the prior versions.

Agree 100%! Everyone is entitled to opinion, but when it becomes fact - there definitely needs to be change. I really like your channel! Strategy is best complex - singular and variables - to make greatest learning leaps and bounds - every company does that differently. I think they've tried new things maybe not too much but too long? With so much data - will what works (don't fix it) be ok to the majority of consumers or do they prefer style vs reliability? My 07 3xi is doing pretty well. How can I get a better one without issues and $ I'd rather put towards more reliable options vs lifetime cost and ease to maintain that vehicle myself. Thanks!

I think it’s knowing what you are getting into especially with a used one (as there is a reason for a lot of the depreciation). I have a 2012 X5 (n55), no air suspension, bought in 2020 . Did I have to drop $5K into that after I bought that (water pump, all 3 gaskets)? Sure did. Did I know this was likely before I bought it? Yep….But no major problems after that so far.

Do you believe that 2019 740i V8 is reliable with the new updates. Are they still having the same problems. I’m looking to move to the ultimate driving machine.

Is the Xdrive really that much worse than quattro in the snow?

Hi from Nevada. I own and drive 4 vehicles. 2019 Lexus GX 460, 2021 BMW X3 2.0L Turbo B48 Engine, 2022 RAV4 XLE Hybrid, 2023 RAV4 SE Hybrid. The 2021 BMW X3 have been trouble free. I do recommend using brand name premium fuel always on all vehicle and getting the oil changes and other maintenance on time and not driving the vehicles too hard. I baby all my vehicles. Lot of people will ask was the vehicle well maintained but I'd also say was the vehicle well driven. In 2023 I would buy a new BMW any day over a new Mercedes-Benz. Good video. 👍👍

Hi Mark, my wife and I have the same feeling. We traded in our 2008 323i at 145,000Kms last 2022 for a new 22 AWD Rav4 due to the fact the we got hit by the reality of new car shortages and parts shortages. At present we are looking to add another BMW together with our RAV. Lol. My wife really cried when we traded in the 3 series. It was trouble free for 145,000kms / 10 years with us, we used it daily and even during frigid Edmonton winters. Over its life we had one set of brakes at around 60,000KMS, new plug and coils and valve cover gasket at 93,000Kms, new waterpump at 105,000KMS, and a new starter at 120,000Kms when the -45C edmonton winter killed it in 2021. Thats basically all it had. it has the N52B25 200hp I6 oil changed every spring/summer and fall/winter with recommended BMW LL01. Our 2022 Rav was quite interesting as within 90 days of ownership the outside passenger side B pillar moulding had warped. 6 months later the sun visor went squeaky every time we opened it. (i guess its more of a material quality thing.) and in just the recent couple of months, we had a electronic power steering low voltage warning and electrical gremlins. To top it all off, at 17 months old the car died outside rogers arena this summer while parked, had to be boosted due to some unknown electrical drain. We love our Rav as well for daily but we weren’t expecting that its gonna act up more than our previous BMW being it a new vehicle hence toyotas reputation for reliability. Now the rav seems fine but we are fearful to activate the auto/startstop feature as it might leave us stranded in the middle of the road. Now we are on a hunt for a good deal on a used 2017 and up BMW. Cheers!

Thank you for the video. I have a 2013 335 at about 160,000 km. I had my share of all known issues and some surprise ones. It's still a blast to drive and I can't find another car I can replace it with that would give me the same experience.

Mark, your reviews of B 48s was enough to convince me to buy my first BMW, a G20 330i over a 2022 Audi A4. It takes a real man to admit his faults, but there were no faults in your assessment of the G20. Thank you for your honest assessments.

What's your thoughts on a used 2019 X5 40i with 60k miles for $37k? Regular service and oil changes on carfax.

Very humble of you for doing this with great humility. You know when I was in my German class my teacher told me the general philosophy of German engineering is being innovative. They will find out the kinks in the first couple generations and refine upon it. Germans love to work on problem solving and this is what I see from BMW. Only time may tell but we are truly blessed with the current generation of BMW's because of how refined they are. They are much more reliable and do not rely on another company ex. Audi -> VW. At the end of the day for me, get the car you want and invest/research if you really want to own it. I really love the F82 gen but knowing yes it's very reliable, I wouldn't want to get my hands on the S55. But instead I'd rather go on the G80 with the S58 because I can realistically see myself working on that car. As you look through the BMW generations you'll see risk and improvement on reliability based on the risk they took. Thank you for the wonderful channel and being true to yourself.

I can understand your new found love for the newer engines and transmission... but what about the 2014-2019 cars that are N20/N55 engines, be that the 320i/330i or others... still hate those?

I owned a f20 b48, bought it with 48k km now has 63k, it has been flawless, stg 2 tune since 50k. Only thing i had to do was some suspension due to the previous owners

German Cars: Lease only Never purchase any model over 60,000 miles.. saying for 30 years

Thanks We are Bmw users and never had any issues with 10s of beautiful vehicles we had as daily drivers

My first (current) new car is a 2015 E84 X1. I knew going in that anything after the warranty would be "winging it,' so to speak. The plan was generally 10 years/100k miles if all goes well. Selling points vs. similarly priced volume cars were better fuel economy, better engine/transmission/chassis, rear wheel drive, 4 years/50k warranty and free maintenance (vs 3 years with others), and a usually a better dealership/service experience. I could have had a Ford with a crappy infotainment screen that probably would have lost the transmission by now or I could forego the screen and have something that's actually nice to drive... I'm going through something with this car ownership that's like a midlife crisis. This is my new car, but it's not "new" anymore. It was problem-free throughout the warranty. In following years, some minor but annoying issues came up. Radiator. Front and rear washer fluid pumps. Intercooler leak. The one that hurts now though is the sunroof shade. That's the only thing that I've left broken and it's killing me because this was "new" and I let it happen. That job to fix it though... I don't have any real complaints about the car itself. It's the last model year of its generation, so it was as sorted out as it was going to be. It drives like it did when it was new and I have about 65k on it now. It's a great place to be and with depreciation, I could never get anything nearly as nice for what this thing is worth today. The issue, which you touched on, is the dealership/service model. I don't think it's the engineering of at least the "daily" cars that's the problem. It's the dealership model of outrageous parts markups and labor rates. I've usually just sucked it up because I want it done right, but I was just quoted $3400 to replace front struts or $2700 using "aftermarket" (probably OE/OEM) parts. I'm not willing to put up with that, so now I'm getting a quote from a local guy or I might just do it myself. Those numbers for that job are just insulting. That's fine for warranty repair and leases, but I'm not going to put up with that and be punished just for keeping and maintaining my paid-off car like a responsible person. So... It's not "new" anymore and it's not going to go to the dealer for everything. I'm going to have to find a "guy" or two and dust off the tools I used on my E30. I don't particularly want to work on my car, but I also don't want to pay $3400 to have rocket scientists in a clean room replace the same struts that I can get or under $400 for the pair except with a "Bilstein" sticker instead of a "BMW" sticker. I really hope that sticker doesn't affect the car's handling, but I'm going to have to risk it at this point.

I don’t own a BMW, Toyota or Honda, but Toyota and Honda get free passes. My dad was saying Toyota is the best, and he had a new Rav 4. It had this awful leaking problem, brand new, and the floor of the back kept getting soaked. He tried to get Toyota to fix it and it kept happening. When I brought it up, he was like, “well, things happen.” But dad, when any other brand has a problem like that, it’s crap?! We had a good laugh after, and we agreed ALL brands have their problems. My dad now owns his first Subaru 😊. In the next 12 months, I might get my first BMW.

Since 2005, most German cars have become to mechanically and electronically complicated and hence problems compared to Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Mazda. When you get older you realise the ultimate car for reliability is a boring Toyota Corolla 1800cc 6 speed manual. I see them in Thailand doing 1 Million kms (620,000 miles) on the same engine and gearbox. No German car will do that.

What do you think is more reliable the B48 or the N52?

May you do a reliability video on the new n63/s63and s68 engines please

i love the BMW no matter how many issues mine had. if i care for mine well, drive it properly, and follow maintenance schedule, I had no problems with it. It’s a matter of choice. I will always love BMW. ❤️ yes life is too short to drive boring cars. Mine will always be BMW.

Whew I’m glad I saw this video! The 1st 1 I saw was the opposite of this 1 and I’m currently looking at a 2017 X5 M…😅

As you said, the real TRUTH is " own BMW if you drive 15k yearly & not as daily driver"👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌......that should last any BMW for 20 years!!!!!!!!😂🤪🤪🤪🤪

I didn’t have my 2017 340ix maybe 19,000 miles Not so much engine issues but build quality which sucks compared to the older ones

I have been commenting for a long time on my 2014 bmw 328 x drive - I purchased it new and it has 258,000 Km plus and it’s been nothing but amazing in terms of reliability. I had a NAV screen and a oil sensor and a pulley replaced under warranty - I replaced a visor ( drivers side ) however I always change my oil 2 or 3 Km before I need to - also I don’t drive like a crazed person to overheat the turbo - the fuel economy is amazing - it feels like a Toyota Corolla. That’s why I could never understand the talk about BMW reliability - perhaps they started getting better by 2014..? ??

i had the 2006 323i i had probably 6 things replaced on it in my 7 year ownership of the car then i bought the 2020 320i m sport on release date from the BMW Dealer and so far to this day haven't really had any issues yet ❤

I love my 2018 330i with my B48 engine. Thanks for your video

BMW is using too much plastic in their engine bays. Cheap couplings. BMW can do better. Imho. They charge a premium, customers should get a great car. I guess if you have a lot of money it doesn’t matter as much.

I think most of the GDI + turbo engines are prone to failure after 100k miles. Just too much pressure and most engine makers just don’t design properly for it. Let’s see if Honda 1.5 turbos hold up as long as the naturally aspirated ones. I really doubt it.

B48 and B58 are solid reliable engines and can’t go wrong with either of those these days IMO. and if getting pre owned one make sure service history is done right and on time and you should be solid

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” German cars are the best in this world period !

Just tell it like what it is. Later BMWs have built-in expiry date. When you have plastic parts that come into direct contact with heat like cooling system hose connectors etc., on board computers controlling everything, what do you expect. No point of a bulletproof engine when everything around it fails in quick time.

As King Willie once said, you can't kill what can't be killed. Sounds like something came a calling!

My Prius 2010 started burning oil at 100k miles that Toyota acknowledged but wouldn’t fix it because it was not part of a recall. Hybrids get expensive to fix down the road. With all the recent Lexus and Toyota dealer markups here in Los Angeles I bought a new 2023 BMW X3. Flawless car now with a year of ownership. I’m loving mine and even do oil changes myself every 5000 miles to be safe about the turbo issues.

The fact that owners quizzed by Consumer reports answered that they would rebuy their BMW is a good sign. The X3 is the best compact SUV of 2022 according to CR.

From what I've seen you usually zero in on certain models and/or years when describing their short comings. While I don't always agree with your assessments (from personal experience) you're generally spot on. The only thing you MAY be wrong about is IF you lump the whole brand in for the faults of particular models/engines/years, which I rarely see you do.

Great video 📹 very interesting and informative about BMW. 👍

Now that you have changed your mind on BMWs, I might consider looking at an X5 when I start shopping for a new SUV next year. I like the looks of the new Lexus GX though. 19:26

Compared to Maserati, Mercedes and Audi the reliability on the B48 and B58 is solid. My “N” series Bimmers were disasters. The replacement cost for air suspension is still out of control, with dealers wanting $10k on the 7 series.

Love the videos 🔥🔥

Thank you for you videos and honesty! We have had a Z3 & Z4 with zero issues. Our current 18 - X5 has ~50,000 miles zero issues.

I like the Lexus grille and some don't, but everyone is different

Great video. Thanks very much. RS. Canada

Scotty Kilmer has been panning BMWs for years, and as an owner of several BMWs myself, I got to agree with him. I have no idea if they’ve upped their game these days because I’m now and Audi and Toyota owner, it would take a lot to get me back

"I will never buy another BMW." I still stand by this, but keep on enjoying my E63 LCI 6 Series coupe that I bought new back in 2010.

I'm eyeing a 3 series to replace my Integra. Acura has let me down in terms of believing I bought a quality product.

legal letter or free car? only joking. 😁

My 2021 BMW X4 its a pleasure to drive , bought it at 33k miles and i had no problems at all. at 47k miles still going strong

YES YES YESSSS...The video I have been waiting...counselling has been very successful and a once toxic and abusive relationship seems to be mended...CLOSURE!!!!...Welcome back home brother, we missed you here in BMWville

Mark, it takes great man to say : I was wrong.... I have 2023 BMW M850i and LOVE IT.... Have great day in Edmonton. R

I think you've been very honest and fair. Truth hurts sometimes. I've had the '21 X3 M40 for over a year and love it. Honestly wouldn't buy the older engines unless it's a 2nd car we know will be a project. They're great if you simply drive them like the manual says but most people don't drive them like that which is the problem really...

I came from Accord->Santafe->Camry->golf GTI->Mazda 6->Rogue->XC90->F150-> GLC->X5 currently own 24 x5. this thing is very well built. every car that I drove from had some issues/recalls as well before 50k miles. I might sell my tesla and buy M3 for my daily drive

I agree. My 2019 BMW X1 has been bulletproof. Yes, it requires premium fuel and synthetic oil. Yes, new brakes are pricey. But that's a small price to pay for an SUV that's a mountain goat in the snow, handles corners with little to no body roll, refined - yet utilitarian cabin, ample boot space, and compact enough to handle tight spaces and a small garage.

I used to drive E60 2006 500k milage I had some problems but it was nice...in hot summer temperature 45

My 2012 335is (n54) has been a huge money pitt. So i stopped daily driving it and now im fixing it up COMPLETELY, already have spent more than 8k in maintanance (happily because i love my 335is, its my "dream affordable car) but now im just parking it and using it as a weekend car, it will be my long life project weekend car because i will never get rid of it❤

Ive owned an E92 325i 3 series for two years now, only thing ive had to do is oil filter housing and vanos solonoid gaskets. Everything else is been fine. I absolutely love the brand and admire how bmw builds these cars to feel like a CAR. I think people see the high performance ones like the 335i or M3 and automatically think all beamers are unreliable and break down. I don't believe bmw builds them to be unreliable on purpose. Naturally aspirated bmws are great fun daily drivers.

The driving experience is worth some issues.

They need to change the design not the grill because BMW from 1970s look the same

Those enormous grilles are grotesque..ugly as sin.Suggestion: extend the front end 5"=make surface much easier.

Strange! How much did they pay you to switch?

BMW since the introduction of the B48 and B58 has been e bulletproof. My 2021 540i has been to the dealer twice for scheduled maintenance only. Zero issue. My wife’s 2019 MINI other than scheduled maintenance only twice. Once for cosmetic and once for gas tank vent nozzle. Just put a deposit down on the G80 M3 comp.

No you’re not wrong about the buck tooth grille. The reason is that you simply don’t slap on a design from the old 6 series hoping it “will work” when in fact the designers needed to EVOLVE the damn buck tooth grille, not time travel and slap it on. Or, should have stuck with the buck tooth from way back and evolved it like Bugatti did. That’s why it’s so damn polarizing. I must say the build quality YEA it’s a major major improvement and is top notch these days. But the grille .. some things are better left in the past.

I thinking about getting a bmw myself as a 2nd car,I like the 335i and how it looks, and I prefer a manual transmission, which lexus doesn't offer in any model,cudos to bmw for keeping the manual, rear wheel drive cars alive.

This VIDEO feels FORCED!!! ARe you getting Threats!!??????????

The fact is that when ever we will talk about high performance engines then they will definately have shorter life especially Turbo charged ones because company such as Lexus as you mentioned too would love to make money through less reliable power trains by selling parts.

Ah, your video suggests the possibility that allegedly the BMW legal department took you to the woodshed, and as you say, I could be wrong. My and my family's service experiences, some even frustratingly humorous in retrospect, with various German brands drove us into the arms of Toyota and especially of Lexus, where our loyalties very likely will remain. Lest you think that I have abandoned BMW, be assured that I still have two BMW motorcycles in my garage. Cheers.

my new 2024 x7 40i dynamic stability control failed and car was towed with 1500 miles on it. disgusting