MYRModel Year Report

2005 BMW 1 Series

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2005 BMW 1 Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:55:23.769Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 1 Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2006: 5 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 18 complaints 2008 2009: 18 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 33 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
2005: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
20001
20011
20021
20031
20043
20053
20065
20076
200818
200918
20108
201133
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

3 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

15B-318 DRIVERS AIR BAG MODULE AND 13V-172/24V-428 PASSENGER'S BAG MODULE. I ASKED FOR SERVICE ON THIS WITH NASHVILLE BME BACK IN MARCH 2016 AND HAVE CALLED TWICE TO ASK WHY THEY HAVE BEEN TOLD THEY CAN'T GET PARTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20161013

MY VEHICLE IS LISTED AS HAVING THE DEFECTIVE TANAKA AIRBAGS. BMW HAS REPLACED THEM WITH OTHER TANAKA AIRBAGS WHICH NOW HAVE TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150928

LETTER FROM SENATOR NELSON ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT SEEKING HELP TO REPLACE HER AIRBAGS IN HER 2005 BMW 3001C FROM ANOTHER COMPANY OTHER THAN TAKATA (SEND DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE SENATORS OFFICE AND REFERENCE CONSTITUENT). *SMD

NHTSA ODI report, 20141201

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 BMW 1 Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 BMW 1 Series reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW 1 Series?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 BMW 1 Series have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.