1985 BMW 525
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1985: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.
Show complaint excerpts
The defective rear brake light circuit malfucntioned, causing the tail lights to go out while driving, which almost caused an accident. Dealer replaced the brake circuit board. Problem is still occurring. Been to dealer 6 times.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-07
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1985 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1985 BMW 525 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 525?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 BMW 525 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.