All BMW 325i engines from 1994 to 1995 and from 2001 to 2006 have a timing chain while the 325i engines from 1987 to 1993 have a timing belt. All are interference.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the BMW 325i.
BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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1994 - 1995, 2001 - 2006 | 2.5L, 3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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1987 - 1993 | 2.5L | Timing Belt | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.
2006 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2006 BMW 325i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2006 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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3.0L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2005 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2005 BMW 325i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2005 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2004 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2004 BMW 325i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2004 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2003 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2003 BMW 325i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2003 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2002 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2002 BMW 325i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2002 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
2001 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 2001 BMW 325i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
2001 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1995 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1995 BMW 325i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1995 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1994 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1994 BMW 325i has a timing chain and an interference engine.
1994 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
1993 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1993 BMW 325i has a timing belt and an interference engine.
1993 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Belt | Interference | Lifetime |
1992 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1992 BMW 325i has a timing belt and an interference engine.
1992 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Belt | Interference | Lifetime |
1991 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1991 BMW 325i has a timing belt and an interference engine.
1991 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Belt | Interference | Lifetime |
1990 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1990 BMW 325i has a timing belt and an interference engine.
1990 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Belt | Interference | Lifetime |
1989 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1989 BMW 325i has a timing belt and an interference engine.
1989 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Belt | Interference | Lifetime |
1988 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1988 BMW 325i has a timing belt and an interference engine.
1988 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Belt | Interference | Lifetime |
1987 BMW 325i - Timing Belt Or Chain
The 1987 BMW 325i has a timing belt and an interference engine.
1987 BMW 325i Timing Belt Or ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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2.5L | Timing Belt | Interference | Lifetime |
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Timing Belt Basics
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to
maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt
failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should
be routinely inspected.
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