Bmw M3 Statistics
8,491 vehicles analyzed (1984–2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The Bmw M3 has an accident rate of 24.4% based on 8,491 vehicles analyzed from 1984 to 2026. The salvage title rate is 0.5% and the total loss rate is 0.4%. Average mileage is 46,367 miles with 2.5 owners on average.
Safety & Risk Profile
24.4%
Accident Rate
0.4%
Total Loss Rate
7.4%
Frame Damage
0.5%
Salvage Title
0.7%
Odometer Issues
Ownership Data
Avg Owners2.5
Avg Mileage46,367 mi
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Accident Rate Over Time
Year-by-Year Breakdown
| Year | Vehicles | Accident Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Bmw M3 | 26 | 3.9% |
| 1995 Bmw M3 | 63 | 20.6% |
| 1996 Bmw M3 | 10 | 30.0% |
| 1997 Bmw M3 | 57 | 33.3% |
| 1998 Bmw M3 | 102 | 25.5% |
| 1999 Bmw M3 | 100 | 22.0% |
| 2001 Bmw M3 | 61 | 34.4% |
| 2002 Bmw M3 | 178 | 26.4% |
| 2003 Bmw M3 | 191 | 23.6% |
| 2004 Bmw M3 | 236 | 26.7% |
| 2005 Bmw M3 | 136 | 33.8% |
| 2006 Bmw M3 | 158 | 26.6% |
| 2008 Bmw M3 | 330 | 34.2% |
| 2009 Bmw M3 | 173 | 35.8% |
| 2010 Bmw M3 | 96 | 41.7% |
| 2011 Bmw M3 | 513 | 33.3% |
| 2012 Bmw M3 | 140 | 32.9% |
| 2013 Bmw M3 | 342 | 37.4% |
| 2015 Bmw M3 | 329 | 41.3% |
| 2016 Bmw M3 | 371 | 42.0% |
| 2017 Bmw M3 | 404 | 40.4% |
| 2018 Bmw M3 | 862 | 37.6% |
| 2021 Bmw M3 | 598 | 16.1% |
| 2022 Bmw M3 | 884 | 15.8% |
| 2023 Bmw M3 | 1,145 | 8.6% |
| 2024 Bmw M3 | 749 | 5.2% |
| 2025 Bmw M3 | 213 | 1.9% |
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