BMW 528 owners have reported 78 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (70 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air conditioner (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The failure involved the breaking of the oil chain, which resulted in catastrophic engine damage. Consequently, the timing chain and splash shield were also compromised due to the initial failure. The incident appears to be caused by a malfunction or defect in the oil chain assembly. Read details...
Air conditioner was not working properly. Dealer stated he knew what was the problem. Read details...
So I bought a BMW, then a lot of condensation and water got into a headlight and it messed up the wires and my turn signal stopped working. Ordered a new one and the same thing started happening, I got another one and the light isn�t working again. Read details...
Vehicle bought in July 2014 with ~24k miles; still under factory warranty. Maintenance maintained. 9-12 months later, a "drive train malfunction" light came on. I had just left the dealership so I called them and they told me to bring it back immediately; I did. Read details...
I recently used the jack in my 1999 BMW 528i for the first time ever a few days ago. The jack is not compatible with the car. It is labeled for 1997 and 1998 cars - not the 1999 I own. While jacking to remove a tire the jack popped of of place with force and the car fell. Read details...