2005 BMW 325I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 BMW 325I, 4% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,400 miles.
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.
“The bottom part of the rearview mirror has become unusable. This is a safety hazard because it is hard to see the vehicles behind us only through the top part of the mirror. It is a auto dimming rearview mirror, and, judging by the postings on the internet, it is a common problem with this type of mirror in bmws. Replacing it outside the warranty period costs $425 plus tax for the part, not including labor charges. We have had many cars over the years and we never had any trouble with a rearview mirror; we expected better from Bmw. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440894, filed 2011-12, 20,000 miles“The overhead sunroof controls suddenly fell out of the ceiling while accelerating, creating a distraction and loss of visibility from the rear-view mirror. The controls/panel remained attached by wiring, completely blocking the rear view mirror. The plastic clips attaching the panel to the ceiling appear to have become brittle and then failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10637284, filed 2014-09, 99,830 miles“Rear view mirror failed. Corrosive fluid leaked out melting plastic shift console and staining passenger seat. Rear view mirror now distorted and unusable. Auto night dimming not operational.”
NHTSA complaint #10404650, filed 2011-05, 47,400 milesRelated 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 7% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 10% |
| 2001 | 13 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 20% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 325I
33 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW 325I
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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