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How reliable is a BMW 335i?

I just got a new job, so I can afford a much nicer car than I used to drive. I was thinking about getting a BMW, but I’d heard they weren’t very reliable. Is that true for the 335i as well?

Sarah Gray · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Congratulations on your new job!

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not known for their reliability, when researching how reliable a

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BMW’s average rating for reliability across all models is just 2.5/5.

The BMW 335i earns a mere 2/5 for reliability.

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