2004 BMW 325i - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2004 BMW 325i belongs to a BMW 325i lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 6 model years, from 2001 to 2006. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion 325i entirely. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with a manual 5-spd. The 2004 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2001) and later (2006) 325i model years also documented.
The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, G13/G12++ battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 10,000 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 88 ft-lb.
There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005. OVER.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
Estimated annual charging cost runs near $2,750.
Quick Specs
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi |
| Est. annual charging | $2,750 |
| Coolant | G13/G12++ |
| Open recalls on record | 5 |
| Technical service bulletins | 3 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.