MYRModel Year Report

1985 BMW 325

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1985 BMW 325
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:19:39.963Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 325 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
1985: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19843
19851
19869
198715
19887
198911
19906
19916
199223
19938
199425
199523
19964
19971
19984
19992
20000
200131
200226
20039
20068
20070
20081
20090
20100
20110
20120

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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CAR WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED BY FIRE, DUE TO FUEL LINE, SMELLED FUEL BEFORE FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950208

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19870219 — steering

THE TWO PARTS OF THE STEERING COLUMN DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT COULD COMPLETELY DISCONNECT IF THE CAR CONTACTS AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY OR ELSEWHERE OF SUFFICIENT MASS TO APPLY A SIGNIFICAN

Remedy: BOLT TWO SPECIALLY FORMED PLATES TO THE DISENGAGEMENT ELEMENT SO THAT STEERING CAPABILITY WILL BE RETAINED.

Campaign 86V138000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880802 — PE (closed 19881223)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

I 19881223 — EA (closed 19890726)

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH

I 19890714 — PE (closed 19891012)

BRAKES DRAG & FAIL

I 19891012 — EA (closed 19901030)

MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE

I 19920602 — EA (closed 19930330)

HEATER CORE FAILURE

R 19930604 — visibility

THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THERMOSTATIC BYPASS VALVE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO CONTROL COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN THE HEATER CORE. ALSO, A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP WILL BE INSTALLED, TO CONTROL PRESSURE AN

Campaign 93V015000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V138000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V015000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1985 BMW 325 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 1985 BMW 325?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:delivery, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 BMW 325 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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