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2005 BMW 3-Series Base 325i 4dr Sedan RWD

2005 BMW 3-Series
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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Top 5 3-Series Problems

According to the J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study SM, these are the five most commonly reported issues with this vehicle, based on feedback from verified owners after three years of ownership:

Excessive Brake Dust On Wheels
Brakes Are Noisy
Wind Noise
Unusual Engine Noises
Exterior: Hard To Open/Close

Source: J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study SM
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Compared to other Entry Premium Vehicles

Scores better than Average
Scores worse than Average
Other Entry Premium Vehicles
11.2%
6.7%
Excessive Brake Dust On Wheels
11.2% of 2005 BMW 3-Series owners surveyed reported this issue.
6.7% of all Entry Premium Vehicle owners complained overall.
7.2%
8.7%
Brakes Are Noisy
7.2% of 2005 BMW 3-Series owners surveyed reported this issue.
8.7% of all Entry Premium Vehicle owners complained overall.
4.8%
5.7%
Wind Noise
4.8% of 2005 BMW 3-Series owners surveyed reported this issue.
5.7% of all Entry Premium Vehicle owners complained overall.
4.7%
2.6%
Unusual Engine Noises
4.7% of 2005 BMW 3-Series owners surveyed reported this issue.
2.6% of all Entry Premium Vehicle owners complained overall.
4.5%
2.3%
Exterior: Hard To Open/Close
4.5% of 2005 BMW 3-Series owners surveyed reported this issue.
2.3% of all Entry Premium Vehicle owners complained overall.


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