2004 BMW 525I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 BMW 525I, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 2 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.
“On dec.2 my 2004 Bmw 525I was sitting outside my house when it cought on fire at the fuse panel in the trunk on the right fender well. The car had been driven over 100 miles that day. My step-daughter had gotten home at midnight and parked the car. She said the car was fine when she got home at 3;30 am my neighbor knocked on my door to tell me the car was on fire. The fire department was called to put it out as ever time we would get the fire out it would spark and start again. They reported that it was a mechanical problem that caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11155751, filed 2018-12, 211,000 miles“There is a component called mpm(micro power module) beneath the spare tire and is completely burnt due to some water in the trunk. The plastic case which covers the component is burnt and there is clear indication of fire. Spoke to Bmw customer relations and they advised me to file a complaint here . Please look in to this issue as this may be hazardous.”
NHTSA complaint #10534099, filed 2013-08, 97,000 miles“June 2007. When starting the car, the vehicle's electronic system issued alerts, and interrupted function of several subsystems including the windshield wipers, electronic display, environmental, and reduced steering. The display flashed, continued driving not possible and then further alerts. The car was parked outside in a heavy rain when the water entered the car. The Bmw center examined the car and stated that water had entered the car through a unknown location. The rear right passenger seat, rear right passenger floor, and trunk were filled with water. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429305, filed 2011-10, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10162428Jul 10, 2019Various Electrical Problems Caused by Water Ingress. Water ingress into the luggage compartment may cause various electrical problems or faults associated with the MPM (Micro…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 14% |
| 1995 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
| 1992 | 2 | 11% |
| 1991 | 2 | 15% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 525I
33 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsSeats
17 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 525I
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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