1987 BMW 325 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 33%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 1987 BMW 325, 33% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 coolant light came on. Hose blew off coolant reservoir. Vehicle was towed and hose was reattached. Recall (93v-015) work done on the coolant system, after the recall was done the vehicle running hotter than before.”
NHTSA complaint #869063, filed 2000-08“While driving window got foggy and coolant was leaking on front seat floor. Technician explained that clamps were too tight, forcing the coolant to overflow just like stated in recall 93v015000.”
NHTSA complaint #866175, filed 2000-07“Vehicle not included in recall number 93v015000. Coolant leaking into vehicle on driver's side due to a crack in heater core. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #896970, filed 2001-09Related recalls
- 93V015000Feb 1, 1993The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.Covers: BMW 325 1984–1993, 318 1984–1985, 1991–1992, M3 1988–1991
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 12% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 3 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 3 | 27% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 33% |
| 1986 | 3 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1987 BMW 325
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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