F30 BMW 3 Series 2012–2019

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What buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Sought after: The six-cylinder 335i and 340i All years

AutoTrader.ca reports owners calling the six-cylinder's performance excellent and favours a manual 335i, and Euro Premium Parts recommends the 335i and 340i for performance and long life.^1,2
Avoid: A 2012–2014 328i without timing chain records 2012–2014 Less sought after

AutoTrader.ca advises against a 2012–2014 328i unless the timing chain work is on record, and Euro Premium Parts lists the N20 cars among those to avoid.^1,2

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.