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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 4-Series Repair Frequencies

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only 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 Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2018 BMW 4-Series   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 4-Series, 5.8 months of data per 4-Series, average 3500 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2018 Tesla Model 3 106
100% 100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  40 Model 3s, 3.1 months of data per Model 3, average 2900 miles

 

2017 BMW 4-Series 14
18.571428571429% 18.571428571429% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  28 4-Series, 9.5 months of data per 4-Series, average 8400 miles
2017 Tesla Model 3 106
100% 100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  40 Model 3s, 3.1 months of data per Model 3, average 2900 miles

Combined 2017s and 2018s. Few of the former.

 

2016 BMW 4-Series 26
49.319727891156% 49.319727891156% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  64 4-Series, 10.0 months of data per 4-Series, average 18900 miles

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series, which has had finish and trim problems following an update.

 

2015 BMW 4-Series 23
25.510204081633% 25.510204081633% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  85 4-Series, 8.7 months of data per 4-Series, average 28200 miles

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.

 

2014 BMW 4-Series 45
64.285714285714% 64.285714285714% Fewest Trips Most Trips
see reported repairs
  96 4-Series, 9.2 months of data per 4-Series, average 43800 miles

Most of the cars in the sample are the related 3-Series.

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