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#BS-2002-BMW325-3CC2

2002 Bmw 325

Based on reports from 30 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
30
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
4
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 30 complaints, 1 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

window controls break prematurely

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

windows wont roll up

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

5 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 61K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
5
30–60K
4
60–90K
2
90–120K
3
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (6 reports) • Median: 61K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical5 (17%)
Airbags5 (17%)
Latches & Locks3 (10%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls2 (7%)
Lights2 (7%)
Engine2 (7%)
Electrical System:wiring1 (3%)
Wheels & Tires1 (3%)

2002 Bmw 325: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2002 Bmw 325, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 61K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2002 Bmw 325, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Latches & Locks Issues

Latches & Locks complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Bmw 325, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches & locks-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Bmw 325, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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04
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05
3
10
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11
7
14
1
15
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16
3
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Bmw 325. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

17V047000Do Not DriveMar 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

19V698000Do Not DriveNov 2019

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 30 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Bmw 325: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Bmw 325?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Bmw 325 is related to the electrical, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Bmw 325 reliable?
The 2002 Bmw 325 has 30 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Bmw 325 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Bmw 325 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Bmw 325 has 2 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Bmw 325 problems start?
Based on 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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