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BMW 528 problems by year

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the BMW 528 since 1997. The 1997 model year has 13 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
28
Recalls
0
Worst year
1997
Model years
1997-2000

BMW 528 years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 528 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 528 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 528 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1997199819992000

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 528 problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    4
  • Electrical
    4
  • Brakes
    4
  • Steering
    3
  • Airbags
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Seat belts
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Visibility
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Seats
    1

BMW 528 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2000-5Brakes00
1999-3Electrical00
1998-7Airbags00
1997-13Engine01

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the BMW 528

What years of the BMW 528 should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 528 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 528?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 528?

Engine, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (4) and brakes (4).

How many recalls does the BMW 528 have?

No recalls on record.

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