10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
78,500 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Nov 022018

528 4 cyl 2.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,475 miles

I purchased a brand new 2012, 528 I X Series BMW. I just paid the vehicle off and 7 months later I am told the car needs a new engine. The vehicle warning light signaled a "Drive Train" error. I took the vehicle right into the dealer where I made the purchase. After $500 to evaluated the problem the dealer informed me the Engine needed to be replaced, the vehicle has 78k miles. I can not believe a BMW engine would only last 78K miles. I kept the vehicle very well maintained with regular oil changes and tune-ups.

The cost to repair the engine is over $12k plus the $500 evaluation to identify the problem. I will never purchase another BMW, even though it was my dream car. I am very up-set and dis-satisfied the one of the most expensive purchases I have ever made. The vehicle is out of warranty.

Please if anyone else has experience a similar problem with their BMW 528I please post your experience!

- Diane C., Harrisburg, US