ADAC Statistics on Roadside Assistance in 2007: BMW Group with outstanding rankings in all segments.

Munich. Current models of the BMW Group achieved an outstanding result
in the current ADAC Statistics on Roadside Assistance with two models
being named as best in class and four models ranked among the top three
in their segments. This most extensive and conclusive nationwide
analysis of the reliability of all cars on offer in Germany
impressively confirms high quality and reliability of cars of the BMW
and MINI brands. Moreover, the uniform picture as shown in all
classifications provides clear evidence that the high quality standards
of the BMW Group are made to work across all model lines.
Irrespective of model range, the probability that a BMW or MINI will
have a breakdown due to technical reasons is exceedingly low. The
current models of both brands are among those vehicles, which last year
caused hardly any work to ADAC roadside assistants called "Yellow
Angels". The BMW 1 series and the BMW X3 stand out from the
excellent overall result of the BMW Group. In the statistics for the
lower middle-class car and for all-terrain vehicle segments, they were
awarded first ranks and, therefore, shine with the highest level of
reliability in their respective segments. The current roadside
assistance statistics are based on an evaluation of about 400,000
technical assistance services, which the ADAC "Yellow Angels"
had to provide in 2006. All those model lines are considered, of which
largely the same number of vehicles and annually more than 10,000 units
are sold in Germany in three consecutive years. To set up the ranking
lists, the number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles is considered broken
down according to model years. Thus it appears that BMW Group cars are
among the most reliable vehicles in their class, not only immediately
after registration but also in subsequent years. For instance, the
MINI received top grades for reliability in all model years (first
registrations from 2002 to 2006), which gave it second rank in the
overall standings of small cars. The BMW 3 series and the BMW 5 series
are each ranked third in the middle class and upper
middle-class/upper-class segments respectively. This, too, is the
outcome of continuously good results across several model years. The
BMW 3 series convertible shows a conspicuously high long-term
reliability. Although the new version of the open four-seater launched
a few weeks ago does not yet show up in the current ADAC statistics,
this model reached second rank among sports cars and convertibles. The
best-in-class victory of the BMW 1 series is impressive in every aspect.
The first BMW compact model is the uncontested number one in the lower
middle-class segment with the lowest breakdown rate in all model years
(2004 to 2006). Similarly, the BMW X3 is in the top position of the
all-terrain vehicle segment with best results in this segment for model
years 2004, 2005, and 2006. The BMW X5 was ranked four in this segment.
A better ranking was not possible, since the 2006 model year was
disregarded on account of the model change. The excellent performance
of the BMW Group models in the ADAC Statistics on Road Assistance in
2007 corroborates a development strategy aimed at consistently
combining unique driving pleasure and highest quality standards. The
commitment to premium quality comprises the entire product development
process and includes vehicle development and material selection as well
as the manufacturing sequences in the worldwide production network of
the BMW Group. Because of this comprehensive quality strategy,
customers receive maximum reliability in all vehicle segments and can,
therefore, be sure that their driving pleasure will not be disrupted by
unscheduled stops.