Most common 2000 BMW M Roadster problems
Share of the 19 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW M Roadster complaints by model year
Best M Roadster years: 2002, 1999. Compare all years →
What 2000 BMW M Roadster owners say
Body & structure
The consumer has experienced the following problems: fire resulting in a total loss, due to design flaw/ or misrouting of wires due to service dealer (BMW)-while driving, abnormal tire wear (tires completely bald on inside @ 150K miles) due to alignment, right rear trailing arm bent, numerous electrical problems-(blown fuse/inoperative gauges/instrument cluster/head lamp circuit burned/ & air flow meter circuit), power windows, door locks,, radio malfunction, sending unit, clock-intermittent, heating/ac-missing insulation/caused short/controls inoperative, faulty lighting, body equipment, power control wires for aux cooling fan/misrouted over driver's frame rail, and horn circuit burned behind driver's headlamp. The dealer stated that the tire wear was due to the driving habit of consumer. Also, the consumer hydroplained and spun off the road(pool off water on the interstate). …
Sub frame has cracked under normal driving.during regular commutes and drives on residental roads I began to hear noises from the rear of the car and I took a look underneath car, there was a small crack in the differential mounting ear. I also checked inside of the hatch area and removed the sound deadening revealing a small separation of the trunk floor panel on the passenger's side.
Transmission & drivetrain
My ultimate driving machine is splitting from the seems!!! I have a 2000 BMW m Roadster (z3) and recently I notice a creaking in the rear. Then one day on my way to work I heard what sounded like a tear. It turns out that the rear differential mount had separated from the sheet metal uni-body construction. The cars differential housing was practically dragging on the ground. The only thing holding it to the car were the shocks and springs. The truck floor that the mount was spot welded to has separated from the car. This is a major design flaw! The car at this moment is not drivable! My car is now at a dinan shop. Dinan is a company that makes high performance parts for BMW's. When dinan parts are used and installed at an authorized dinan dealer a BMW would still be entirely warranted by BMW. …
Subframe and differential mount tears. Spot weld tears in floor pan with multiple fractures along seams. The differential is ready to fall to the highway with any hard bump or jolt such as expansion joints.
2000 BMW M Roadster engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 BMW M Roadster a good car?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 M Roadster rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the M Roadster at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 BMW M Roadster?
The body & structure — 15 complaints, 79% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frame and members. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (3) and suspension (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW M Roadster have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 BMW M Roadster. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the BMW M Roadster?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2002 and 1999. See the full BMW M Roadster years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 BMW M Roadster problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 80,000 miles; 38% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.