Rearview Mirror Problems of BMW 325

The contact owns a 2004 BMW 325ci. The contact stated that the rear view mirror became distorted and began to leak. The liquid burned the gear shift console plastic. The dealer stated the rear view mirrors automatic dimmer consist of a liquid. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 34,000. . . . . Updated 06/18/12 the consumer stated the vehicle is in the process of being repaired. Updated 06/21/12.

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I own a 2004 BMW 325i and my rearview mirror with an autodimming feature leaked onto my center console and front passenger seat. There was no prior indication of mirror failure before I noticed the broken mirror and spots on the seat and console. The fluid actually bubbled up and ate through my console and cup holders and left permanent stains on the seat. The dealer is well aware of the problem and so is magna donnelly as it has happened to numerous cars as can be seen my talking to BMW, Acura, magna donnelly and internet forums. We spoke both to the local BMW dealer and BMW corporate and magna donnelly and while they acknowledge that my mirror leaked and that they are aware of the problem, it was out of warranty and they would do nothing to fix it. I had to pay to replace the mirror because my car is not driveable without it, however, they also indicated I had no choice but to replace it with an identical mirror which may leak in the future.

On the BMW model 325i yeras 2002 and 2003 the heated outside rearview mirrors are heated. They are not thermostatically controlled and therefore are always on. The problem arises in that if you get out of the car after it has been driven and unintentionally touch one fo the outside mirrors, you burn your fingers. This was observed when attempting to clean rearview mirrors after the car was on for some time. I brought the vehicle in to the bnw dealer who informed me that the mirrors were always on, not thermostatically controled and were always heated. This does not seem to be a problem in the winter months as the temperature outside is colder. However in the summer there is a potential for a child or unwitting adult to be burned on the rearview mirror glass.

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Heated mirrors on always. Temperature reading in excess of 115 degrees f. Poses burn risk.

Heated mirrors has a potential burn risk. Measured mirror surface temp. Is 115 degrees f.