1987 BMW 325 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 40%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1987 BMW 325, 40% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving oil light came on after being serviced 5 days ago. Will be taking vehicle back to dealership to have mechanic check engine and electrical system for problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10042844, filed 2003-10, 82,000 miles“Driving at 55 MPH, all instruments reading normal, heard a bang , lost all engine power and brakes,power steering. Was not timing belt because when downshifting to arrest vehicle tachometer was working. Car would not restart in neutral while coasting, nor would it pop start. Coasted to a stop using emergency brake. When stopped, noticed flames from under hood. Left vehicle and watched it burn to oblivion. Cause of fire unknown at this time, insurance won't investigate because there was not any coverage for fire.”
NHTSA complaint #701068, filed 1998-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 42% |
| 1995 | 1 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 16% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 3 | 13% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
| 1987 | 6 | 40% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1987 BMW 325
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 BMW 325
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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