BMW 325CI years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 325CI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 325CI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 325CI complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 325CI problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags132
- Electrical24
- Lights21
- Engine21
- Transmission16
- Fuel system11
- Suspension9
- Body8
- Visibility7
- Seats5
- Brakes4
- Steering3
BMW 325CI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 75 | 36 | Airbags | 49,342 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 74 | 31 | Airbags | 67,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 52 | 68 | Airbags | 75,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 78 | 27 | Airbags | 65,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 78 | 30 | Airbags | 110,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 55 | 49 | Airbags | 105,000 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2000 | - | 6 | Airbags | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the BMW 325CI
What years of the BMW 325CI should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 325CI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 325CI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 325CI?
Airbags, with 132 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (24) and lights (21).
How many recalls does the BMW 325CI have?
9 recalls between 2000 and 2006. The 2003 model year has the most, with 5.
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