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Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW X5 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 Tesla Model 3 106
100% 100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  40 Model 3s, 3.1 months of data per Model 3, average 2900 miles

 

2017 Tesla Model 3 106
100% 100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  40 Model 3s, 3.1 months of data per Model 3, average 2900 miles

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

 

2015 BMW X5 18
15.30612244898% 15.30612244898% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  25 X5s, 8.2 months of data per X5, average 35300 miles

 

2014 BMW X5   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 X5s, 9.4 months of data per X5, average 42400 miles

* Small sample, members only.

 

2013 BMW X5   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  23 X5s, 10.8 months of data per X5, average 50400 miles

* Small sample, members only.

 

2012 BMW X5 74
92.857142857143% 92.857142857143% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  27 X5s, 9.6 months of data per X5, average 65300 miles

Most of the reported engine repairs involve the diesel.

 

2011 BMW X5 74
70.496894409938% 70.496894409938% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  25 X5s, 10.3 months of data per X5, average 86200 miles

Refreshed for this model year. Most of the reported engine repairs involve the diesel, which has a higher repair frequency.

 

2010 BMW X5   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 X5s, 9.7 months of data per X5, average 121400 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

 

2008 BMW X5   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 X5s, 6.8 months of data per X5, average 95000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.

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