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BMW 325iS Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1987–1995 · Updated Oct 31, 2026 · 4.0 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
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The 2005 BMW 325iS window sticker reads 21 mpg combined (18 city, 27 highway) for the 2.5L 6-cyl.

The BMW 325iS window sticker — build, options & years

The BMW 325iS ran from 1987–1995.

Powertrain on the label
2.5L 6-cyl
EPA fuel economy
21 mpg combined (2005)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
1 (1987–1995)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full BMW 325iS VIN decoder.

What the BMW 325iS sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2005 325iS:

FIG.01·BMW 325iS — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving18 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising27 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label21 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $3,650 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Subcompact Cars, 2005) the best 325iS version ranks #14 of 22 on combined MPG (the class best is 41 mpg).

How the 325iS's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 1989 to 2005:

FIG.02·BMW 325iS — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
198919911993199520022004200518182020212221
RANGE 18 → 21·SOURCE EPA · 1989–2005

Combined went from 18 mpg in 1989 to 21 in 2005; the best year on file is 2004 at 22 mpg.

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ForCar Reliability Score
BMW 325iS · 8 model years
Safety (NHTSA)3.5
Recall record4.5
Complaint severity4.2

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: BMW 325iS VIN decoder.

325iS window sticker — every model year

Any 325iS from 1987–1995: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other BMW models: BMW window stickers.

Other BMW window stickers

FIG.06·Other BMW window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
BMW M31988–2026Compact Cars29 mpg
BMW X52000–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD27 mpg
BMW X32004–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD30 mpg
BMW M42015–2026Subcompact Cars30 mpg
BMW M51988–2026Midsize Cars20 mpg
BMW i82014–2020Subcompact Cars28 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a BMW 325iS

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 325iS, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a BMW 325iS all three must show the same number.
Everything on the BMW 325iS
Recalls12 campaignsFuel economy20 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems10 complaintsCheck a VINAgainst this exact buildDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space23 cu ftDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car1987–1995

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the BMW 325iS window sticker show?

The 2005 label shows up to 21 mpg combined, #14 of 22 in its EPA class (Subcompact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,650 a year.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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