Faults:

Interior driver's door handle fell off.

Windscreen split after seven days.

Climate control failed twice now.

Skid control doesn't function in cold weather!

Gear box locks in 2nd in cold weather and kick down fails.

Seat bag warning light permanently on, this cost £200 to repair.

General Comments:

Typical black Teutonic interior.

Chassis excellent.

Needs more power.

Very comfortable.

Faults:

Pinched hose between the inlet manifold and the boost pressure sensor.

Pistons/piston rings.

Excessive fuel consumption.

Loss of power above 3000rpm.

General Comments:

Disgraceful service from BMW and two of their dealers.

I used an independent engineer to assess the vehicle. Found excessive metal content and soot in the oil and excessive cylinder leakage. BMW still argued saying the car was within their specifications.

Ultimately took them to court where they settled prior to trial. Dealer bought the car back at market value and paid compensation for cost of the additional fuel used.

It seems that they don't want to fix your car unless it stops going and they can't get off the hook. The warranty gives great peace of mind until you need to use it.

Faults:

Air bags.

Electric windows.

Catalytic converter.

Central locking.

Excessive fuel consumption (28mpg).

Excessive engine knocking.

Rough running.

Peculiar exhaust note (sounded blocked).

General Comments:

The obvious faults were rectified by the dealer, but the biggest problem ie. the engine was never rectified. They fitted new fuel injectors but the fault remained. After this they argued that that there was no fault present. They repeatedly stated that their diagnostic machine had indicated no fault present and that was their final word. After months of arguing and involving BMW GB LTD, I gave up and sold the car.- don't believe the BMW hype - the cars are not what they claim - and as far as I am concerned their warranty is a joke.

I have had five BMW's - never again!!!

Faults:

To unlock door from the inside, you pull the handle once to unlock and a second time to open. So, before 5000 miles the lever broke off. But the dealer fixed it same day without an appointment.

General Comments:

An oil change would cost $85, but the dealer does it free for three years. This is synthetic oil, which is costly.

But this car is amazing to drive. It corners like a mid-engine car, perfectly in balance. The seats are unbelievable, and I'm over 6'4" tall. I just would like about 50 more horsepower/ftlb torque. What a great commuter car! Heehee. You gotta roadtest one, at least! But it may cost ya!

Faults:

None yet, it is only 6 weeks old.

General Comments:

The 528i has an excellent ride/handling compromise and a raft of driving aids which work extremely well together - AGS, Rain Sensor, Climate control, self dipping mirrors, speed sensitive stereo etc. The AGS gearbox predicts your driving mood well and makes this car a pleasure to drive in all conditions. Only shortcoming is fuel economy which is poor on the urban cycle.