Used BMW 3-Series Convertible (2007 - 2013) Safety & Reliability

The 3-Series saloon has a five-star Euro NCAP rating and, although the Convertible hasn’t been tested separately, it would be expected to perform similarly. The list of safety equipment is impressive. In addition to ABS, seatbelt pre-tensioners and driver, passenger and side airbags, it gets a list of high-tech features covered under the DSC+ name. These include stability control, brake pre-tensioning, cornering brake control, traction control, electronic brakeforce distribution and hill start assistance.

Security-wise, there’s an immobiliser and a Thatcham Category 1-rated alarm, as well as a glove box that locks with the remote central locking (to keep it secure when the roof is down).

BMW is renowned for its quality, and this generation of 3-Series is no exception. It’s so far proving to be exceptionally reliable with no major problems. The Convertible feels precisely built and there’s good attention to detail throughout the car.