40 BMW 428i lots for sale across 33+ Copart locations – model years 2014–2016, avg. mileage 113,000 mi. 30% clean title, 68% salvage; Front End is the top damage (55%). Bids start at $200, and recent BMWs sold for a median winning bid around $2,500 before fees across the make.
The 428i badged the coupe and convertible end of the 4 Series for a short run before BMW renamed the trim to 430i in 2017, so the pool of BMW's lots under this name sits in a fairly tight window of years. Front End is the most common damage at 55%. Across the make a recent BMW sold for a median winning bid near $2,500 before fees, most between $1,200 and $6,200 before fees, and a straight 428i with a clean title tends to land inside that range given how recent the car still is. Most stay in the US, picked up locally or shipped in-country.
The 428i runs BMW's turbocharged N20 four-cylinder, badged N26 on some later US-market cars for emissions reasons but mechanically close to the same engine. Early N20s are known for timing chain guides and a tensioner that wear faster than they should, showing up first as a rattle on cold start and, left alone, capable of letting the chain skip. The plastic water pump and thermostat housing are another common failure point, and a leaking valve cover gasket that drips onto the exhaust manifold is a frequent cause of a burning-oil smell. Structurally it's a unibody coupe or convertible, so treat a front hit that reaches the strut towers as a likely total loss rather than a simple bumper repair.
Buying is quick: register free – no dealer license – set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.
Note: ACV and damage data come from the original auction listing. Always check the condition and title yourself before you bid.
FAQ
What condition are these 428is in?
About 40 lots, 68% on a salvage title and the rest clean or rebuilt. Front End leads at 55%, split between the coupe and the convertible body styles.
Is a salvage 428i worth buying?
Often yes if the timing chain and water pump check out. BMW-wide, a recent car sold for a median winning bid near $2,500 before fees, most between $1,200 and $6,200 before fees, and a clean-title 428i usually sits inside that range.
What should I check before bidding?
Listen for a cold-start rattle from the timing chain guides, check the plastic water pump and thermostat housing for coolant seepage, and look for oil residue on the exhaust manifold from a leaking valve cover gasket.
Can I insure and register a salvage 428i?
Not while it's salvage-titled. You register and insure it only after it's rebuilt and passes a state inspection; once re-titled rebuilt, most insurers will write it, just not the company that totaled it. Check with your insurer before you bid.
How does the auction work?
Register free, no dealer license needed. Set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.
How do I check a 428i's history before bidding?
Every lot lists the VIN, damage type and title brand. Run the VIN through a vehicle-history report for prior accidents and title events before you commit.