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BMW 528xi

The 2013 BMW 528xi offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear reflex reflector recall has been addressed.

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2013 2012

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Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

Year	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	City L/100 km	Highway L/100 km	Combined L/100 km
2013	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	0	0	0	0	0	0

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

Year	Body style
2013	sedan
2012	sedan

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

Year	GVWR
2013	Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) \| Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
2012	Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) \| Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

Year	Overall rating	Frontal crash	Side crash	Rollover	Rated vehicle	tpms
2013	5	4	5	5	2013 BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWD	standard
2012	5	4	5	5	2012 BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWD	standard

Model year reports

2013

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Open report

The 2013 BMW 528xi offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear reflex reflector recall has been addressed.

2012

Open report

The 2012 BMW 528xi offers a strong safety profile and excellent public reliability ratings.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the BMW 528xi?

Carfocal currently has 2 published 528xi reports, covering 2012 through 2013. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2013 BMW 528xi offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear reflex reflector recall has been addressed.

Published year coverage: 2012, 2013.

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Is the BMW 528xi reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 528xi. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2013 bmw 528xi offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear reflex reflector recall has been addressed. and the 2013 bmw 528xi can represent good value if purchased at a fair market price, provided the sole recall for rear reflex reflectors is confirmed as completed. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

2 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the BMW 528xi?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2012 through 2013.

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Supporting data

Published guides: 2
Years tracked: 2
Data sources: NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints

BMW 528xi

The 2013 BMW 528xi offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but buyers should prioritize confirming the rear reflex reflector recall has been addressed.