Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 2006 BMW 325. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I own a 2006 BMW 325ii was on the highway and turning a corner and the enine just stopped. It was towed to united BMW in gwinnitt GA where all maintenince has been done on the car. I was told that a valve spring broke and fell into a piston chamber. 96000 miles on the car and insurance will not cover. Also, only 50000 mile warranty on the engine. The car has been there for almost 9 months now. I was told it would cost 16000 to fix and they have then since towed the car somewhere else and declared it abandoned. I tried to call and get some information on the matter but nobody will return my calls or help me in this situation. I still owe 9000+ on the auto.
Events leading to failure - none. Failure occurred once, expected to happen again, extremely likely to result in fire. Two aluminum bolts securing the valve cover broke unexpectedly resulting in engine oil dripping onto the catalytic converter filling car with smoke, engine compartment was also filled with smoke. The car is receiving a new valve cover gasket and new aluminum bolts. Had this event happened when the car was running at highway speeds, this would have definitely resulted in a fire.