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Volkswagen Beetle vs. BMW 5-Series Reliability Comparisons

Volkswagen Beetle Reliability vs. BMW 5-Series Reliability:
Volkswagen Beetle Reliability vs. BMW 5-Series Reliability:

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Volkswagen Beetle Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

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 Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2012 BMW 5-Series   19 5-Series, 8.3 months of data per 5-Series, average 6800 miles

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2011 BMW 5-Series 44 5-Series, 10.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 18000 miles

First year for F10 5-Series. Doing well so far.21
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 BMW 5-Series 27 5-Series, 8.3 months of data per 5-Series, average 32800 miles27
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 BMW 5-Series   21 5-Series, 8.9 months of data per 5-Series, average 45400 miles

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2008 BMW 535   23 535s, 10.2 months of data per 535, average 53900 miles

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2008 BMW 528 / 550 / M5 54 528 / 550 / M5s, 8.0 months of data per 528 / 550 / M5, average 56100 miles

61
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 BMW 5-Series 32 5-Series, 8.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 67400 miles

74
70% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 BMW 5-Series 34 5-Series, 8.8 months of data per 5-Series, average 72900 miles48
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 BMW 5-Series   13 5-Series, 7.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 80800 miles

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2004 BMW 5-Series 29 5-Series, 10.1 months of data per 5-Series, average 93200 miles

First year for E60 5-Series.98
80% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2003 BMW 5-Series 29 5-Series, 8.6 months of data per 5-Series, average 93200 miles115
90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 BMW 5-Series 36 5-Series, 10.3 months of data per 5-Series, average 95000 miles

98
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Volkswagen Beetle   11 Beetles, 6.2 months of data per Beetle, average 86200 miles

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2001 BMW 5-Series 27 5-Series, 8.4 months of data per 5-Series, average 113400 miles

106
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2000 BMW 5-Series 25 5-Series, 9.2 months of data per 5-Series, average 129600 miles

78
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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1999 BMW 5-Series   13 5-Series, 6.8 months of data per 5-Series, average 127400 miles

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1998 BMW 5-Series   11 5-Series, 7.5 months of data per 5-Series, average 151900 miles

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Reliability and Durability of the Volkswagen Beetle: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 2dr Convertible 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Despite having an extended warranty the vehicle was in the shop so often it became too inconvenient to own.

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