One problem related to brake loud noise has been reported for the 2001 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have been recently getting the takata airbag recall which I am getting done soon. I noticed however an old recall on some BMW 325is starting in 2001. An issue with the handbrake. . . The database is showing that my VIN doesn't have this issue but I can sure tell you I had this issue and bad. Driving 70 down the highway when the handbrake clamp or adjuster. . . Something broke and fell into the drum of the brake disc. It then made a horrible noise and fully destroyed the parking brake assembly and sounded like a washing machine filled with metal. I took the disc off and found all the parts just inside wrecked. Was this recall not covered for enough cars or does a recall expire? I literally feel this could've been a serious issue if it somehow had locked a wheel!.