2016 BMW 3 Series

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2016 BMW 3 Series Pricing

Price Trend

-83.3%

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BMW 3 Series Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2016 BMW 3 Series has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 93 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 93 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 BMW 3 Series. SERVICE BRAKES issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Service Brakes9

02Engine And Engine Cooling,electrical System9

03Engine8

04Unknown Or Other7

05Fuel/propulsion System4

93 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 2016 BMW 3 Series

30States

34%in top 3

14% of the market sits in California, though listings span 30 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

CACalifornia

12,57114%

TXTexas

9,74511%

FLFlorida

8,0469%

ILIllinois

5,1546%

DCWashington DC

5,1396%

MDMaryland

4,8555%

NYNew York

4,7105%

PAPennsylvania

3,9914%

GAGeorgia

3,8304%

NJNew Jersey

3,7654%

AZArizona

3,1804%

DEDelaware

2,6263%

NCNorth Carolina

2,3203%

WAWashington

2,2382%

MOMissouri

1,7162%

COColorado

1,3902%

TN1,154

NV1,152

OR1,007

OH982

MI945

NH932

MN761

IN758

CT755

OK717

MA667

RI593

UT546

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 BMW 3 Series Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 BMW 3 Series a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2016 BMW 3 Series. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What are common problems with the 2016 BMW 3 Series?

SERVICE BRAKES problems top the list with 93 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.