The BMW name stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH. BMW was created in 1917 from the Munich firm Rapp-Motorenwerke Fortunately, BMW reliability ratings from multiple agencies corroborate that sterling reputation: Consumer Reports — In the 2020 rankings, every BMW in the lineup scored above average. The brand overall is ranked eighth, and the most-reliable BMW vehicles are the i3 electric vehicle and the X6 midsize SUV.No car enthusiast will argue against BMW when it comes to performance, safety, and quality. Any automobile from this luxury car brand is designed to provide safety when driving it or in case of an accident.