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Report: Oil leaks from engine area

BMW 325xi Problem
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Model Years Affected: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Average Mileage: 90,564 mi (48,000 mi - 180,000 mi)

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Valve cover gasket leaks are common after 60,000 miles. Symptoms will include oil drips under the vehicle and burning oil smell from the engine compartment.

  • Visitor, 2003 BMW 325xi, 140,000 mi

    Brought in my car to local mechanic three times for oil leak (oil on driveway, oil light sensor on dashboard illuminated). In each case, I thought the problem was fixed but after two weeks the dashboard oil light came on again. I thought my mechanic was inexperienced with BMW's, so I took it to a BMW dealer and all seemed fine ($1,000 repair) until two weeks later when the oil light yet again appears on the dashboard. I am taking it back to the BMW dealer next week for a second time. Every possible gasket has been replaced - remember it's been "repaired" for the same problem four times now. I will update next week, but curious if there are any recalls on the specific problem. It seems unfathomable to me that I can bring this car in for repair 5 times for the same repair.

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  • Visitor, 2003 BMW 325xi, 48,000 mi

    I had the same problem with my 2003 BMW 325xi.

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  • mariju, 2002 BMW 325xi, 180,000 mi
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    oil is coming out from the motor, we change the gasket, also we trying to repair with stop leaking oil but didnt work.. Do I have to replace the whole motor?

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  • Visitor, 2004 BMW 325xi, 99,000 mi

    I had that same problem.The dealer fixed the problem but looks they added too much oil.and i had a leak for a month
    now the leak is gone and the oil level is normal.

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  • Visitor, 2003 BMW 325xi, 65,000 mi

    Valve cover gromets leaking causing oil leek into spark plug ports.

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  • soncamm, 2003 BMW 325xi, 55,000 mi
     Rookie

    Leaking oil from caskets. replaced - not covered on warranty

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  • Visitor, 2005 BMW 325xi, 69,342 mi

    oil is dripping on my driveway from my car!

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