BMW offers some of the most refined driving experiences out of any other brand. Steering is tight, manual gearboxes are solid, and the engines climb revs with boisterous confidence. Like most high-end German cars, BMWs have overbuilt engines and drivetrains, which makes them robust machines. Some things break like air conditioning and electric seat adjusters, but the engines and drivetrains generally hold up well even to severe abuse. Here are some of the most reliable BMWs ever made.
E90/91/92/93 325i and 328i
BMW E90 325i | BMW
The BMW 325i and 328i from 2006-2011 are widely considered to be the most reliable BMW ever made. They used non-turbocharged engines called the N52, which was an inline-six that used electronic throttle control and variable valve timing. It used a block composed of magnesium and aluminum and redlined at 7,000 RPM. As the last naturally aspirated inline-six from BMW, the N52 made 228 horsepower in the 328i, and 215 horsepower in the 325i.
