Top 10 Most Reliable European Cars

Europe's Most Reliable

Read the list of the most reliable European cars compiled from all break down reports. We have ranked ranked the top 10 to help you when deciding on your next car when reliability is important.

The breakdown statistics published annually are an important indicator of the quality of a car. This is an evaluation of the vehicles with the fewest breakdown reports. The breakdown service records every breakdown assistance electronically and stores it in a database. The mean values for the breakdown statistics are based on the number of breakdowns of the cars from the previous registration years.

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Audi A3

Facts, figures and experiences: Find everything you need to know about the Audi A3 in our purchase advice. We have taken a close look at every single model for you. Here you will find testimonials and tests from well-known car experts. Our users will tell you how satisfied they are with their own Audi A3 and whether there were any problems. Don’t buy a pig in a poke, buy your dream car out of conviction!

MINI Mini

The current mini model of the small car from MINI has been in the sixth generation since 2014. This series has been in production since 1976, for 45 years – and it is still very popular. The consistently positive reviews show it. An average rating of 4.1 out of a maximum of five stars shows how popular the city car is with all drivers. There are a total of 29 reports on experiences with the Mini; our result is based on this number. The reviews on our platform come from drivers and vehicle owners – this is how many statements were made that together give a good overview of the advantages and possible quirks of the respective cars. For the mini model from MINI, in addition to experience, we have also collected 16 tests with reviews from experts. These are editors who write for major auto magazines and whose expertise we can share here. This means that you can also find out more with the help of a total of 16 reports and form your own opinion about the small car. In the tests you will learn a lot about updates, facelifts and the different equipment variants.

 

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BMW X1

A real original: the first-generation X1 SUV rolled off the assembly line from 2009 to 2015. Only one generation of the model was produced – and yet it seems to be very popular, because most of its drivers rate it impeccable. An average rating of 3.8 out of a maximum of five stars emphasizes how popular the SUV is with all drivers. We calculated this value from a total of 52 experiences with the BMW. The reviews on our platform come from drivers and vehicle owners – this is how many statements were made that together give a good overview of the advantages and possible quirks of the respective cars. You can find out what the experts think of this model in the 24 tests or driving reports. The articles also deal a lot with updates, facelifts and the different equipment variants.

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BMW X3

BMW produced the second generation of the X3 SUV from 2010 to 2017. Unfortunately, the model is no longer in production, but can look back on a long construction history of 18 years, during which many drivers were enthusiastic about it again and again. The first generation of the popular vehicle left the workshops in 2003. The car is rated by BMW drivers with an average of 4.1 out of a maximum of five stars. This means that the SUV scores very favorably in comparison with others in its class. This result is supported by a total of 51 experiences. We receive the testimonials directly from vehicle owners and drivers. In addition to experience, we have also collected 15 tests with reviews from experts for the X3 model from BMW. These are editors who write for major auto magazines and whose expertise we can share here. This means that you can also obtain information from a total of 15 reports and form your own opinion about the SUV. In the tests you will learn a lot about updates, facelifts and the different equipment variants.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

Mercedes-Benz is already rolling the second generation of the GLC SUV off the production line – and has done so since 2016. The SUV is rated well by its drivers and is considered to be coveted. It receives an average of 4.6 out of five available stars, which makes it very advantageous compared to comparable models in its class. This rating is based on a number of five field reports. So there are only a limited number of statements about this model. The reviews on our platform come from drivers and vehicle owners – this is how many statements were made that together give a good overview of the advantages and possible quirks of the respective cars. But the opinion of experts can also be helpful. That’s why we’ve also collected two reviews from editors who write for major auto magazines. Use it to form a well-founded opinion about the series.

BMW 4 Series

The current 4-series model of the BMW Coupé has been in the second generation since 2014. The coupé received an average rating of 4.7 out of five possible stars. So far, however, there are only 13 experience reports on which the result can be based. The reviews on our platform come from drivers and vehicle owners – this is how many statements were made that together give a good overview of the advantages and possible quirks of the respective cars. You can find out what the experts think of this model in the 15 tests or driving reports. The articles also deal a lot with updates, facelifts and the different equipment variants.

In the series, the BMW Coupé is available in six equipment variants, including special equipment. The purchase price is relatively moderate: for a new car of this series it is between 36,750 and 90,300 euros – depending on which engine and equipment you choose.

The vehicle has seven diesel drives and seven petrol engines on offer.

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BMW 2 Series

There are good reasons that BMW is already producing the second generation of the 2-series model of the van. An average rating of four out of a maximum of five stars shows how popular the van is with all drivers. This result is supported by a total of 22 experiences. The reviews on our platform come from drivers and vehicle owners – this is how many statements were made that together give a good overview of the advantages and possible quirks of the respective cars. For the 2-series model from BMW, in addition to our experience, we also collected three tests with reviews from experts. These are editors who write for major auto magazines and whose expertise we can share here. This means that you can also obtain information from a total of three reports and form your own opinion about the van. In the tests you will learn a lot about updates, facelifts and the different equipment variants.

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BMW 3 Series

BMW is already rolling the eighth generation of the 3 Series Sedan off the production line – since 2019. This series has been in production since 1975, in other words for 46 years – and it is still very popular. The many reviews at the top end of the popularity spectrum prove it. The sedan received an average rating of 3.7 out of five maximum possible stars. So far, only a small number of seven reports have come to this conclusion. The reviews on our platform come from drivers and vehicle owners – this is how many statements were made that together give a good overview of the advantages and possible quirks of the respective cars. Test reports from knowledgeable experts, on the other hand, are not yet available for this car. We collect tests from the trade press to ensure more transparency and information when assessing vehicle models. As soon as we receive the latest test reports from auto journalists for this model, you will find them here.

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BMW 5 Series

There are good reasons that BMW is already producing the second generation of the 5-series sedan. This series has been in production since 1972, i.e. for 49 years – and it is still very popular. This is also shown by a look at the ratings. The vehicle receives an average of 4.3 out of five available stars, which makes it very advantageous compared to comparable models in its class. This evaluation is based on a number of twelve field reports. So there are only a limited number of statements about this model. The reviews and testimonials are written by people who have already had personal experience with the 5 Series sedan as a driver or vehicle owner. But the opinion of experts can also be informative. That’s why we’ve also collected five reviews from editors who write for major auto magazines. Use it to form a well-founded opinion about the series.

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Audi Q5

There are good reasons that Audi is already producing the second generation of the Q5 model of the SUV. The history of the series goes back a full 13 years, so that Audi had plenty of time to optimize the model. And it succeeded, as the reviews show. With a high score of 4.7 out of five maximum possible stars, the SUV is awarded on average. So far, however, there are only nine experience reports on which the result can be based. The reviews on our platform come from drivers and vehicle owners – this is how many statements were made that together give a good overview of the advantages and possible quirks of the respective cars. For the Q5 model from Audi, in addition to experience, we also collected seven tests with reviews from experts. These are editors who write for major auto magazines and whose expertise we can share here. This means that you can also obtain information from a total of seven reports and form your own opinion about the SUV. In the tests you will learn a lot about updates, facelifts and the different equipment variants.

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