1996 BMW 5 Series 528i Premium review from Montenegro
"Nice ride and a big money waster!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Secondary air pump.
Both tie rods.
LCM - twice.
Water pump.
Valve cover gasket.
Serpentine belt.
Rear ball joints.
Power steering pump.
Heated steering wheel have started to wear badly.
Vacuum leak.
Crank case ventilation.
Leak from thermostat housing.
General comments?
This car is really fast, and drives good, but it's not reliable. It was over engineered, too many electronic toys.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 6-cylinder petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 125800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 153900 miles |
| Previous car | Skoda Fabia |
| Date of Entry | 4th March, 2009 |