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

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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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