BMW 3 Series most reliable

The BMW 3 Series is the most reliable company car in the UK, according to a survey of the country's 50 biggest contract- hire companies.

But Honda has the best overall reliability record as a car manufacturer.

The FN50, published by leading industry publication Fleet News, is an annual report on the UK's hire and leasing industry.

In part of the survey, companies were asked to nominate the most reliable cars and vans on their fleets. The Honda Accord came second behind the BMW 3 Series, followed by the Audi A4.

Fleet News editor Stephen Briers said: "Businesses that depend on vehicles take reliability very seriously, and can't afford downtime through breakdowns ."

FN 50'S TOP 10

1. BMW 3 Series

2. Honda Accord

3. Audi A4

4. Nissan Qashqai

5. BMW 1 Series

6. Ford Fiesta

7. Mercedes C-Class

8. Toyota Avensis

9. Honda Civic

10. Volkswagen Golf