Three problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2002 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission fails to operate when placed in reverse vehicle has 60,000 miles.
Transmission failure, reverse gear doesn't work.
BMW 2002 325 I with 92,000 miles, transmission failure, car will not go into reverse, same situation many people are experiencing with 99-2004 models.