BMW ranked third on CR’s list owing to consistently average or above-average levels of reported dependability across the majority of its products. Notably, the 3 and 4 Series are rated as “above-average” in terms of dependability. Other models in the range, such as the X3, X5, X7, and 5 Series, are typically mediocre. Owners reported electrical difficulties and cumbersome user interfaces, therefore they were rated lower than the 3 and 4 Series.
