BMW M3 E90/E92 — Reliability

E90/E92 2008–2013 1 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine S65 — 61/100 CAUTION
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

CAUTION 61

S65

S65 4.0 V8

The 4.0 V8 of the E90/E92/E93 BMW M3 (2007-2013, 420 hp, 8,300 rpm): eight individual throttle bodie...

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Connecting-rod bearing wear: engine failure without warning S65 critical 69,000 km – 100,000 km
Throttle actuator failure (limp mode) S65 high —
Oil consumption S65 minor —