MYRModel Year Report

1998 BMW 525

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1998 BMW 525
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:33:19.416Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 0 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002

1998: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
19851
19893
19907
199115
199214
19933
19948
199515
19971
19982
20013
20020

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 2 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.

Show complaint excerpts

Heater.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-08

Structure

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Show complaint excerpts

All automatic door locks in cold weather conditions become frozen, causing the doors not to close securely. Dealer replaced the locks which did not correct the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-29

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 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 1998 BMW 525?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.