1998 BMW 3-Series Other Problems and Repair Histories
1998 BMW 3-Series Other problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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1998 BMW 3-Series for which no Other problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 1998 BMW 3-Series problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Other problem frequency.
For 1998 BMW 3-Series Other problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 1998 BMW 3-Series Other problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW 3-Series Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 1998 | BMW 3-Series / M3 | 23 3-Series / M3s, 8.4 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 126800 miles Small sample size. Join or 23 3-Series / M3s, 8.4 months of data per 3-Series / M3, average 126800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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1998 BMW 3-Series
Engine not specified
| BMW in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 297000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 303000 | 30 | gas pedal hinge broke. |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1998 BMW 3-Series 4-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 99200 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 105400 | 1000 | Windshield wiper-linkage replacement. |
| Sep | 2012 | 131440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1998 BMW 3-Series 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in District of Columbia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 95000 | 378 | Replaced cruise control throttle cable |
1998 BMW 3-Series 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| BMW in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 178000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 180000 | 13 | Window regulator off track repaired and lubricated it myself. Passenger door outside door handle not working. Lubricated it and latch and now works properly. Cost about $5 for lubricants. |
| Jan | 2013 | 220000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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