The 2012-2015 BMW M135i 3-door Hatchback is a powerful compact luxury hot hatch, featuring a 3.0-liter, 316bhp inline six-cylinder turbo engine. Reviewers praised its performance (0-62mph in 4.9 seconds) and excellent handling, finding it a cultured, very quick, and sporty car. It was considered a successor to the 135is, but not the 1M, and was known for offering phenomenal performance for the price. Today, it is well-suited as a versatile, powerful daily driver, capable of good fuel economy during sedate driving while still offering plenty of power for fun.
The BMW M135i has an average annual maintenance cost of around $1,031, with a low reliability rating (2.5/5.0). Common issues include oil leaks from gaskets. Insurance averages around $437/month for full coverage.
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