MYRModel Year Report

1987 BMW 325I

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1987 BMW 325I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:46:09.021Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 325I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 40 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 31 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 151 complaints 2002: 162 complaints 2003: 199 complaints 2004: 147 complaints 2004 2005: 70 complaints 2006: 515 complaints 2007: 1 complaints 2008: 1 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012
1987: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19860
19875
19885
19898
19905
19914
199240
199321
199417
199531
19990
20001
2001151
2002162
2003199
2004147
200570
2006515
20071
20081
20090
20100
20111
20121

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 5 total reports mention: seat belts.

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DRIVER SEATBELT APPEARS TO LATCH AND MAKES LATCHING SOUND AND FEEL, BUT RELEASES WITH VERY LITTLE FORCE (ABOUT ONE POUND OR LESS). SEATBELT LOOKS NEW. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040121

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950912

VISIBILITY

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility.

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VEHICLE WAS ON, DEFROSTER WAS ON. CONSUMER SMELLED BURNING SMELL, PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO INSPECT WHEN SUDDENLY REAR BACK WINDOW EXPLODED/ BROKE. THIS DEFECT COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971125

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

CRASH INJURY
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AFTER ONE TIRE BLEWOUT AND THE CAR LOST CONTROLL THE OTHER TIRE BLEWOUT AS WELL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020624

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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RECALL 93V015000, SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN COOLANT TEMPERATURE, WHICH RESULTS IN INCREASED SYSTEM PRESSURE. DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER TO CALL NHTSA. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040825

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19891012 — EA (closed 19901030)

MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 BMW 325I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1992 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1987 BMW 325I 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 1987 BMW 325I?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 BMW 325I 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.