300,000 Mile 1986 BMW 528e High Mileage Review and Cost of Ownership Over 36 Years!

This is a High Mileage Review of a 2-owner 1986 BMW 528e (e28) with 300,000 miles. See how this car has held up after all these miles, and the cost of ownership over 36 years. We'll go over a brief history of the e28 5 series (528e), as well as the exterior, interior, and mechanical condition of the car.
0:00 Intro/e28 History
1:54 EXTERIOR CONDITION
3:52 INTERIOR CONDITION
5:46 MECHANICAL CONDITION
6:11 Cost of ownership
6:36 Mechanical condition continued
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[@DannysGarage]

One thing to note is that you can maintain one of these cars for significantly cheaper by either doing the repair work yourself (DIY) or by finding a reasonably-priced independent shop to do the labor. There's a huge community around these cars, with a ton of tutorials/information available, so it's really an easy chassis to dive into, even if you're new to DIY auto repair.

[@HighMileageReviews]

You're absolutely right about that. From my understanding, the current owner does most of their own work for this exact reason

[@felipetejeda7545]

I have never heard that, my impression was always that these and Mercedes although mechanically simple, very expensive to work on. I wanted to buy a 300 turbo diesel but was talked out of it due to age and inevitable maintenance cost associated with age. Went with a Toyota instead.

[@ThingsandStuffchannel]

Man that car looks good in motion, damn!

[@HighMileageReviews]

It sure does!

[@carlseiler6441]

Another great review. Mom had a 325 from that era, and the front seats had to be redone within a few years. When the a/c conked out, the repair cost made her drop it as quickly as she could.

[@HighMileageReviews]

Fascinating. I wonder why the seats in BMWs of that era are so fragile. Makes you really appreciate any examples you see with nice interiors

[@stevelang6342]

Loved your videos for years now. Just shared this on Mileage Impossible. Hope you double your subscribers and then some. All the best!

[@HighMileageReviews]

Awesome, thank you! I'm on that page too. Been trying to scout cars for future vids on there, but I haven't found any from AZ yet.

[@nickdivito4662]

Intro track hawt af m8

[@HighMileageReviews]

Thanks m8. Made it me self

[@michaeld2799md]

A Beautifully put together video for a very well built vehicle. More then greatful to have a manual 528e myself.

[@HighMileageReviews]

Thank you. They're great little cars

[@e28forever30]

Grateful.

[@willyhwang1059]

love your videos. more regularly please

[@HighMileageReviews]

Thank you, I will try my best to get more content out!

[@buddy8225]

I love the color. Blue on blue is my favorite. Owned an 87 325 coupe that my parents bought off of a friend for my first car.

[@HighMileageReviews]

Not a bad first car! Better than most. I also like blue on blue. It's very "of-the-era"

[@MichaelBernardo]

Amazing content! More please!

[@HighMileageReviews]

Thanks!

[@StuffDylanLikes]

awesome video!

[@HighMileageReviews]

Thanks!

[@user-pi9rt5pp3p]

I have one that’s in immaculate shape .

[@HighMileageReviews]

And I hope you keep it that way!

[@kentallen6328]

Were the idle control unit replacements in response to the idle surging issue? I’ve replaced my O2 sensor and will be doing the ICU next.

[@HighMileageReviews]

Sorry, I don't know the answer to that. The owner didn't tell me why it was replaced or for what reason

[@diegosolorzano5750]

Hello! I had a surging idle issue. I ended up replacing the idle control unit and idle control valve. The idle control valve has been discontinued and difficult to find. I ended up getting a refurbished one on eBay (still not cheap). For good measure, I’m going to do the o2 sensor next.

[@Edgar_84]

Man this makes me want to buy this car!😂 if it’s for sale please let me know. I am looking for a USDM e28 528e and I want to import it to Germany. I just love the US bumpers and this car is mint.

[@HighMileageReviews]

It's not my car, and I don't believe it's for sale, but I never thought I'd hear anyone say they actually like the US bumpers on a European car!

[@thrty8street]

Where can i get that dash mat? Looks like it may be leather or vinyl?

[@HighMileageReviews]

Sorry, can't help you there. It's not my car

[@bigb488]

Does the steering feel remain the same?

[@HighMileageReviews]

I can't attest to that. It's not my car

[@gendaminoru3195]

What!!! no cooling system repairs? hmmmmm at MTBF of 60,000 it might have been done 4x so far. Low compression eta engines didn't work very hard.

[@HighMileageReviews]

Some kind of miracle