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.