BMW E92 M3 Buyers guide (2007-2013) Reliability issues and known faults with E90 + E92 M3 (V8)

BMW E90 and E92 M3 Buyer’s guide for reliability and common problems. (2007-2013) Covering known faults with the S65 4.0-litre BMW M3 V8, saloon, coupe, and convertible. Avoid buying a cheap broken BMW E92 M3 and if you have already bought one then you can use this as an owner's guide on what to look out for. Avoid the mistakes of buying the cheapest BMW E92 M3 only to have poor reliability leading to expensive running costs and spending more time looking at your E92 BMW than driving it. You may be attempting to fix the BMW M3 V8 known weak points connecting rod bearings, oil leaks, or electrical issues with our review. This buyer's guide covers the E90/E92/E93 BMW M3 sound from 2007 BMW M3, 2008 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2011 BMW M3, 2012 BMW M3 and 2013 BMW M3 in all trims from the M3 competition or ZCP package or even the very rare GTS model with the S65 4.4-litre V8. BMW M3 owners may also find our guide useful and informative as we list common faults and problems to keep a look out for.

The issues discussed in our buyer's guide to the BMW M3 include worn interior, EDC issues, stability control lights, uneven tyre wear and con rod failure, among others. If you own a BMW E92 M3 or the E90 or rare E93 with a V8 please feel free to comment below on your experience with the vehicle.

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The BMW E92 M3 with a V8 engine is already a modern classic and with the chance of a naturally aspirated V8 M car looking unlikely to ever appear again this is almost certain to become a future a classic.

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[review-report]

*Own a 2013 Competition package, She’s high maintenance but I luv her!*

[matthewdavies]

These are the main issues:

Rod bearings
Engine mounts
Valance cover and other engine gaskets
DCT pan
Throttle actuators

[WarriorsPhoto]

I've heard these are reliable and your video helps with that belief.

Personally I'd like one of these for that v8 rumble. A saloon is hard to find but worth it in my opinion. 😊

[Assimilator]

Great little video, 1 thing though, BMW did not switch to unleaded bearings (tin/alu/copper, yes they also have copper) to try to fix the bearing issue (they have never acknowledged a problem with the S65) they along with other engine manufacturers were forced to remove lead due to the EU banning it.
However it seems these harder 'unleaded' bearings do fair less worse than the earlier lead/copper ones. Having ('only') looked at 100s of photos of pulled bearings (from the M3post forum rod bearing thread and a FB group) I didn't see one alu/tin bearing that had worn through the babbit layer, although many were excessively worn compared to most other engines (and no, high revving has nothing to do with it).
That said, some of the later bearing engines have failed in the past, although in lesser numbers than the earlier bearing motors (with the very limited info we have on this).

[JIT_PX]

Ive owned a Lci E93 since 2017 - increased battery discharge was a big issue until I replaced the battery. Water ingress in the boot another issue where the body panels have slight gaps over the years. Rattling convertible mechanism until locks hinges replaced. Reverse gear in dct lag resolved by GTS software upgrade. Overall smoother drive with stage 1 tune.

[stephenwilson]

Good video. 👌🏻

First sentence is wrong tho. 🙄

Why does no one remember the e46 M3 GTR 🤷🏼‍♂️ (first V8 M3)

Had my e92 for 5yrs and it’s been an amazing car.
Even a run to the shops feels special.
Do the rod bearings and keep on top of service and you’re good to go.

A brake upgrade is also recommended. F80 M3 brakes are much better and look oem 👌🏻

[BG-riww]

I liked your M3 buyers guide.
Reading the comments about how most long term owners like these too sort of underlines why we buy these things.
I’ve had mine for a few months only. I planned for it to have rod ends, motor mounts, plugs, cam covers etc done.

It does exactly what I want it to do, sounds great, moves smoothly, DCT is my preference and have already lined up a Dinan software update for that.

All in all I’m happy, was surprised that you’ve not had more likes as there has to be more people like us enjoying and searching for E92 M3 in there utube??

Are we just spread out around the country too much ?

Anyway, great content, I’ve subscribed and have enjoyed a few of your videos.
Keep it up 👍👍

[OPgiShtzonYT]

I'm looking to buy an E89 Z4 and swap the engine with an S65B44, thanks for this video.

[jamesh]

Watch out for lifting rear window trim rubbers (E93)