Tesla Model S vs. BMW X3 Reliability: Real-world reliability data

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Year	Make/Model	Repair Trips Per 100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2018	BMW X3		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	19 X3s, 4.0 months of data per X3, average 4200 miles * Small sample, members only.

2017	BMW X3		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	19 X3s, 10.9 months of data per X3, average 14600 miles * Small sample, members only.
2017	Tesla Model S	40	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	49 Model Ss, 9.8 months of data per Model S, average 14500 miles

2016	BMW X3	26	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	25 X3s, 11.3 months of data per X3, average 19800 miles
2016	Tesla Model S		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	20 Model Ss, 9.9 months of data per Model S, average 26500 miles * Small sample, members only.

2015	BMW X3		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	19 X3s, 8.8 months of data per X3, average 32700 miles * Small sample, members only.
2015	Tesla Model S	80	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	50 Model Ss, 10.2 months of data per Model S, average 37500 miles Most repairs involve fit and finish issues.

2014	BMW X3	60	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	28 X3s, 9.3 months of data per X3, average 49600 miles X3 refreshed for this model year. Includes new X4.
2014	Tesla Model S		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	24 Model Ss, 9.3 months of data per Model S, average 41800 miles * Small sample, members only.

2013	BMW X3	70	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	25 X3s, 9.6 months of data per X3, average 56500 miles
2013	Tesla Model S	56	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	49 Model Ss, 10.1 months of data per Model S, average 63000 miles Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.

2012	BMW X3		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	10 X3s, 10.7 months of data per X3, average 64400 miles * Very small sample, members only.
2012	Tesla Model S	56	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	49 Model Ss, 10.1 months of data per Model S, average 63000 miles New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2013.

2011	BMW X3		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	22 X3s, 9.7 months of data per X3, average 71200 miles * Small sample, members only.

2008	BMW X3		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	11 X3s, 8.7 months of data per X3, average 80300 miles * Very small sample, members only.

2007	BMW X3		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	13 X3s, 9.5 months of data per X3, average 111600 miles * Very small sample, members only.

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