Headlights problems of the 2005 BMW 325

Headlight right hand side.

Oem zkw xenon projectors burned out over time causing extremely low headlight output during nigh time driving. Extremely low visibility during rain in the night due to significantly low light output.

Oem bi-xenon headlights (manufacturer zkw) have a burned out bowl (reflector) that has greatly reduced the amount of light that is produced. Changing bulbs has made no difference. Many other owners have reported the same type of problem in various user forums.

Oem bi-xenon headlights (manufacturer zkw) have a burned out bowl (reflector) that has greatly reduced the amount of light that is produced. Changing bulbs has made no difference. Many other owners have reported the same type of problem in various user forums.

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the headlight warning light illuminated. The contact stated that one of the headlights failed and over time, both headlights failed. Sporadically, the failure would rotate between the passenger and driver side headlights. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that there was nothing wrong with the headlights. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 71,000.

The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325ci. The contact was driving approximately 10 mph when suddenly, the headlights became inoperative. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the headlight wiring melted due to excessive corrosion. The headlight wiring was replaced. The failure mileage was 67,000. Updated 10/25/10 when the headlights overheated, it melted the wiring. Updated 10/27/10.