Model year guide

1991 BMW m3

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1991 BMW m3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1991 BMW m3 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1991 BMW m3 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined18 mpg

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

1991 BMW m3 recalls 1

Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:heater Core NHTSA Campaign #93V015000 · 01/02/1993

THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THERMOSTATIC BYPASS VALVE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO CONTROL COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN THE HEATER CORE. ALSO, A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP WILL BE INSTALLED, TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

1991 BMW m3 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1991 BMW m3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,000
Fuel only$21,000
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1991 BMW m3 vehicles on record

Other BMW m3 model years

1991 BMW m3 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1991 BMW m3 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 BMW m3. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 1991 BMW m3 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 1991 BMW m3 at about 18 mpg combined (15 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.