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1999 BMW

M3

Man 5-spd, 6 cyl, 3.2 L

BMW M3: best and worst years
1999 BMW M3 (photo 1 of 4)

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Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Length
174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
107 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,175 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Pass. Vol
86 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
10 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
11
Reported injuries
2

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS38%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC15%
  • TIRES15%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
  • POWER TRAIN8%
  • STEERING8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 13 total.

BMW M3: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.