1991 BMW 325I
WBACB31010FD69860
Vehicle record for the 1991 BMW 325I (VIN WBACB31010FD69860). Black, sedan, gasoline. Registered in Kirovohrad. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.
No photo of this model yet1991 BMW 325I · Black on the registration record
Should you buy it? Looks clean — a solid candidate
Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.
- No recalls, brands or price red flags turned up. Still run the pre-purchase checks below.
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN WBACB31010FD69860, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. No recall campaigns are on record for this model year.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
MPG & running costs
U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1991 BMW 325I.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.
Crash-test safety ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1991 BMW 325I.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 1991 BMW 325i 2-DR.. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1991 BMW 325I costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Safety recall campaigns None on record
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1991 BMW 325I.
Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 11 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 BMW 325I, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
💥 3 involved a crash 🔥 1 involved a fire 🚑 3 reported injuries
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 11
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1991 BMW 325I.
AIR BAGS
WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE AIR BAG EXPLODED. LOUD EXPLOSION AND A PUFF OF WHITE SMOKY POWDER FILLED THE CAR CABIN. IF I WERE DRIVING, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT AS MY VISIBILITY WAS ZERO. WITHOUT INSPECTING, A BMW SERVICE REP SAID A SENSOR HAD TO HAVE SET THE BAG OFF. NEW AIR BAG WOULD COST $990 + THE SENSOR REPLACEMENT COST.
NHTSA ODI #10721152TIRES
DT: THE TIRES ONLY HAVE 50 TO 60 MILES ON THEM, TWO BLOW OUTS. THE MANUFACTURER/DEALER SAID THIS WAS CAUSED BY ROAD HAZARD. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE AND THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW. OUT. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THEM. THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED CONSUMER AGAIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10126770SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
OUR PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE SIMILIAR TO ODI NOS. 402200 AND 404275. WE BOUGHT THE CAR USED (PRIVATE SALE). THE ABS WAS NOT WORKING DUE TO BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC PUMP (WHICH WAS NOT WORKING), THE CONTROL MODULE (WHICH WAS WORKING), GONE OVER ALL THE WIRING IN DETAIL (WITH SCOPE). THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE ABS PUMP IS NOW AC…
NHTSA ODI #716788POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD IMMEDIALTELY UPON ENGAGEMENT INTO FORWARD GEAR AND COULD NOT BE STOPPED BEFORE HITTING CONCRETE PLATFORM.
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #710959SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE WAS IN USE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT POPPED OUT OF BUCKLE AND WOULD NOT GO BACK IN, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #846456ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire · NHTSA ODI #544901SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIGOROUSLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
NHTSA ODI #835967ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE STREET AT 25 MPH UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD CRACKING SOUND AND ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #824941+ 3 more complaints on record.
