NHTSA — Engine Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
283,000 miles

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2000 BMW 528 engine problems

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2000 BMW 528 Owner Comments

problem #1

Oct 262018

528

  • 283,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2000 BMW 528I. The contact was driving and came to a stop, when smoke was seen coming from the passenger side of the hood. There was a cracking sound then flames was seen coming from under the hood. The contact and the passenger exited the vehicle. The contact stated attempted to extinguish the flames but could not. The fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injurie. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 283,000.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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