2008 BMW 528 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2008 BMW 528

185 problems have been reported for the 2008 BMW 528. The following chart shows the 15 most common problems for 2008 BMW 528. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling with 43 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (34 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2008 BMW 528

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling	43
Electrical System	34
Exterior Lighting	30
Other Fuel System	15
Power Train	15
Air Bag	13
Seat Belt	11
Equipment	10
Seats	8
Steering	1
Service Brakes	1
Structure	1
Electronic Stability Control	1
Gasoline Fuel System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

📈 Problem Occurrence Trend

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2008 BMW 528 in 2008.

Table 2. Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year	Number of Problems
2025	0
2024	4
2023	4
2022	20
2021	3
2020	11
2019	8
2018	26
2017	26
2016	11
2015	22
2014	12
2013	18
2012	16
2011	2
2010	2
2009	0
2008	0

📊 Compare the 2008 BMW 528 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used BMW 528, the following table can be used to compare the 2008 BMW 528 with the BMW 528 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2008 528 is 185 while the average number of problems reported for the 15 model years of the BMW 528 is 91.

Table 3. Compare the 2008 BMW 528 with other model years

Model Year	Number of Problems
2016 528	95
2015 528	91
2014 528	86
2013 528	205
2012 528	220
2011 528	158
2010 528	88
2009 528	38
2008 528	185
2007 528	1
2001 528	2
2000 528	55
1999 528	49
1998 528	44
1997 528	59

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