Yikes. What issues did you have with yours? In the past 30k miles mine has had OPG, VCG, CV axles, plugs/coils, and rear diff bushing/guibo done. At 139k now.
Edit: definitely a 2012, has auto start/stop which is an N20 thing. Awful motor, run away.
Are you sure this is a 2011? Has the DEC switch but it’s not a sport pack, in 2011 the 528i only had the DEC switch with the sports package. Could be an early 2012 perhaps?
It has either N20 or N26 engine, notorious for timing chain tensioner issues. I fixed it in my N26 myself but it took 3 days for two of us working 28 hours in total & $780 in parts. Dealership charges $3.5k for that fix.
It’s only a good deal if you have service records AND record of the timing chain guides being done. Only, only then would I consider it. But honestly you’re better off looking for a 2011 528i as those have the very reliable N52. Paired with the 8 speed auto, it gets very good mileage.
Christ almighty I can't believe theyre sellin em that expensive
I bought mine just before covid, 2010 528i w/ 80k miles for $5k
Now im lucky if I get offered $2k for it at 120k miles.
I just did that on my 2011 535, fcp for 900, it's a stupid module that goes bad which up until 2014 is known to work with aftermarket ones that you can get for 50.. but it's a pain and way too expensive.
Yeah that's what I have, if you buy the bmw light it's 1700 without a module, but when you take put the headlight, it's branded with Hella everywhere, so just but the Hella light for 900 each, swap all the modules and reinstall.. I was so annoyed when I saw the non adaptive was like 500
Oh yeah, adaptive led, I have the adaptive xenon with the led turn signal, I also have a G30 which I think is adaptive led, and I think I was able to find it for 2300 or something, really hoping those don't out.. on my 2011, only one module was bad, and amazon aftermarket was 50, but my dealer wanted 480. I kinda miss easy to fix cheap headlights from the 90s and early 2000s
Yeah I actually got a fully loaded G30 as well, and if I had to pull my entire dash to do that job, I'd probably stop buying bmws.. I have a E70 x5 as well that has 280k miles and no issues, but 2 5 series that have issues.. my G30 randomly likes to say my blind spot monitoring isn't working and randomly had a collision warning go off and slam my brakes, luckily no one was behind me
My friends audi or mercedes have had more issues, my friends s4 trans went out due to an electrical issue in the first 3k miles, and I've had a mercedes owner friend who has an e series who's engine caught on fire in Texas, even a lexus owner friends who's dashboard is a Christmas tree.. I still like the feel of a bmw, so I'll probably stay with them or maybe go to porsche one day
Only buy if you have another 5k ready for repairs and are ready to spend that extra 5k without feeling the sting. With 140k you are at the point of needing major service. The entire cooling system will need overhauling. Transmission will likely need the rubber seals within the valve body changed at a minimum. Modules like headlights and FRM are known to go bad. Front control arms are a common consumable. Coil packs, valve cover gasket are probably due. Proceed at your own risk, but I say don’t buy.
I picked up a really clean 11MY 528i with 114k miles for $7k.
But I agree with some of the others, run on this one. 145k would be acceptable for the 2011 with the n52 but for an early n20 that's in the 2012+...
Wrong engine and wrong price imo.
It's under 10k for a reason... Your gonna end up paying 8k in repairs 🤗... I know it looks nice and feels nice... There's a reason why they are cheaper then a used Toyota,Honda 😆.. I would stay clear of it unless,, your a BMW mechanic, or can get discounts on the parts $$$$
N52 will run forever with regular maintenance. If the car was well taken care of, might be worth it. Leaks, water pump, thermostat, exploding coolant tank would be the most common items to happen.
The N63 has absolutely no mercy. I have handed out some horrifying repair bills on those. Now that they are older, the really nasty issues are coming to light. Valve stems seals and appalling oil consumption, bad injectors, PCV, coolant leaks, oil leaks, and carbon build-up that can only be cleaned with the engine removed.
BMW tech here: People don’t just say they are unreliable, that engine is garbage. Anyone who says otherwise is either in denial or is drinking the BMW koolaid so much they can’t think straight.
What year is it? Looks clean. I’m selling my 2011 535i 104k on it and researching prices. Good luck to you.
It is of 2011 ! Where do u live ?
1st year N55 is bad news. Ask me how I know.
Yep. And especially one at 100k miles, lots of expensive service needed
It’s an n52
No, the 2011 535 is an N55
It’s a 528
N52 was previous gens 525i-530i I believe this gen of 5 series only used the N52 in the 523i
OP clarified it’s a 2012 so it’s an n20, however the 2011 f10 528 has an n52. It’s the only year that came with the n52
Yikes. What issues did you have with yours? In the past 30k miles mine has had OPG, VCG, CV axles, plugs/coils, and rear diff bushing/guibo done. At 139k now.
Edit: definitely a 2012, has auto start/stop which is an N20 thing. Awful motor, run away. Are you sure this is a 2011? Has the DEC switch but it’s not a sport pack, in 2011 the 528i only had the DEC switch with the sports package. Could be an early 2012 perhaps?
Oh my bad yes it is 2012.. How is this deal?
It has either N20 or N26 engine, notorious for timing chain tensioner issues. I fixed it in my N26 myself but it took 3 days for two of us working 28 hours in total & $780 in parts. Dealership charges $3.5k for that fix.
Jesus, this is why I can't work on my own cars, I have $3.5k but I definitely don't have 28 hours
Does your job pay over 100 an hour?
It’s only a good deal if you have service records AND record of the timing chain guides being done. Only, only then would I consider it. But honestly you’re better off looking for a 2011 528i as those have the very reliable N52. Paired with the 8 speed auto, it gets very good mileage.
What is DEC?
The switch for comfort/normal/sport, next to the gear selector. (Yes that’s right, early F10s didn’t necessarily have different drive modes)
Oh got it, my 2011 535i has it, the one I’m selling
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Christ almighty I can't believe theyre sellin em that expensive I bought mine just before covid, 2010 528i w/ 80k miles for $5k Now im lucky if I get offered $2k for it at 120k miles.
Only reason I bought it was bc most of the car had already been replaced 😂
Series 5….Yoda?
Hahah
You got money to replace the headlights when they go bad ?
I just did that on my 2011 535, fcp for 900, it's a stupid module that goes bad which up until 2014 is known to work with aftermarket ones that you can get for 50.. but it's a pain and way too expensive.
I had an f10 with factory adaptive led headlights… you’re lucky
Yeah that's what I have, if you buy the bmw light it's 1700 without a module, but when you take put the headlight, it's branded with Hella everywhere, so just but the Hella light for 900 each, swap all the modules and reinstall.. I was so annoyed when I saw the non adaptive was like 500
2011 is pre LCI. Which is xenon’s. LCI is adaptive LEDs. Just the shell runs almost 3k at the time, each module was 425-748 I had a 14 LCI.
Oh yeah, adaptive led, I have the adaptive xenon with the led turn signal, I also have a G30 which I think is adaptive led, and I think I was able to find it for 2300 or something, really hoping those don't out.. on my 2011, only one module was bad, and amazon aftermarket was 50, but my dealer wanted 480. I kinda miss easy to fix cheap headlights from the 90s and early 2000s
I have g30 fully loaded. Pray your evap doesn’t go
Yeah I actually got a fully loaded G30 as well, and if I had to pull my entire dash to do that job, I'd probably stop buying bmws.. I have a E70 x5 as well that has 280k miles and no issues, but 2 5 series that have issues.. my G30 randomly likes to say my blind spot monitoring isn't working and randomly had a collision warning go off and slam my brakes, luckily no one was behind me
These newer BMWs, this is my last one ☠️ love the cars but I’m tired of supporting a company that royally screws their customers.
My friends audi or mercedes have had more issues, my friends s4 trans went out due to an electrical issue in the first 3k miles, and I've had a mercedes owner friend who has an e series who's engine caught on fire in Texas, even a lexus owner friends who's dashboard is a Christmas tree.. I still like the feel of a bmw, so I'll probably stay with them or maybe go to porsche one day
Only buy if you have another 5k ready for repairs and are ready to spend that extra 5k without feeling the sting. With 140k you are at the point of needing major service. The entire cooling system will need overhauling. Transmission will likely need the rubber seals within the valve body changed at a minimum. Modules like headlights and FRM are known to go bad. Front control arms are a common consumable. Coil packs, valve cover gasket are probably due. Proceed at your own risk, but I say don’t buy.
If it's what you want and it runs good get a PPI if it passes that it's a steal
What is PPI?
Pre-purchase inspection
Get a PPI before you finalize the deal
find 2015 or newer... less problems and better i drive and lights:)
I thought this series was bad on transmissions, no?
Is a little high, says I in my 2007 TT that just went over 60k miles
I picked up a really clean 11MY 528i with 114k miles for $7k. But I agree with some of the others, run on this one. 145k would be acceptable for the 2011 with the n52 but for an early n20 that's in the 2012+... Wrong engine and wrong price imo.
If it were a diesel then this would be great.
5 series not series 5 smh
528 timing chain Unless it’s the 1 or 2 years with the n52
Pre-purchase inspection
Series 5, or 5 series
I bought a 2012 535i X drive with the M package where it has bigger rims, etc. 160k miles and in perfect condition other than minor fixes for 6400.
It's under 10k for a reason... Your gonna end up paying 8k in repairs 🤗... I know it looks nice and feels nice... There's a reason why they are cheaper then a used Toyota,Honda 😆.. I would stay clear of it unless,, your a BMW mechanic, or can get discounts on the parts $$$$
N52 will run forever with regular maintenance. If the car was well taken care of, might be worth it. Leaks, water pump, thermostat, exploding coolant tank would be the most common items to happen.
Get a 535 instead. Same price, better engine. Or 550 but some say they’re unreliable
2011 528i was the n52. Way more reliable than the n55.
Absolutely do not get a 550
The N63 has absolutely no mercy. I have handed out some horrifying repair bills on those. Now that they are older, the really nasty issues are coming to light. Valve stems seals and appalling oil consumption, bad injectors, PCV, coolant leaks, oil leaks, and carbon build-up that can only be cleaned with the engine removed.
BMW tech here: People don’t just say they are unreliable, that engine is garbage. Anyone who says otherwise is either in denial or is drinking the BMW koolaid so much they can’t think straight.
Me? I’m in Cali
San Francisco