87 BMW 528i lots for sale across 63+ Copart locations – model years 1998–2016, avg. mileage 156,000 mi. 40% clean title, 60% salvage; Front End is the top damage (43%). Bids start at $225, and recent BMWs sold for a median winning bid around $2,500 before fees across the make.
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Odometer:
170441 miles
Title code:
Damage:
MECHANICAL
Location:
NC - LUMBERTON
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
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$925
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
BURN - ENGINE
Location:
NC - CHINA GROVE
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
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$0
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Odometer:
158303 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
GA - ATLANTA EAST
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$0
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$1,250
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Odometer:
90058 miles
Title code:
Damage:
REAR END
Location:
NY - NEWBURGH
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
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$0
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Odometer:
143297 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
NJ - TRENTON
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$225
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Odometer:
229970 miles
Title code:
Damage:
SIDE
Location:
NC - LUMBERTON
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$0
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Odometer:
135049 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
NJ - TRENTON
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$0
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Odometer:
131849 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
NY - LONG ISLAND
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$80
Buy It Now:
$2,842
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Odometer:
157168 miles
Title code:
Damage:
MECHANICAL
Location:
MD - BALTIMORE
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Silver
Current bid:
$0
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$1,100
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Odometer:
110514 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
SC - NORTH CHARLESTON
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Approval
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Silver
Current bid:
$0
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Odometer:
183839 miles
Title code:
Damage:
WATER/FLOOD
Location:
FL - MIAMI CENTRAL
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$15
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
MECHANICAL
Location:
NJ - TRENTON
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.8L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Silver
Current bid:
$0
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$1,398
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Odometer:
137978 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNDERCARRIAGE
Location:
TX - DALLAS
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$0
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Odometer:
108312 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
TN - NASHVILLE
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$0
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
TX - HOUSTON EAST
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Blue
Current bid:
$0
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$1,250
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Odometer:
105560 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
CA - LOS ANGELES
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$0
Buy It Now:
$3,785
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
CA - ADELANTO
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$0
Buy It Now:
$600
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Odometer:
130995 miles
Title code:
Damage:
VANDALISM
Location:
CA - MARTINEZ
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$0
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Odometer:
131232 miles
Title code:
Damage:
SIDE
Location:
OR - PORTLAND NORTH
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Silver
Current bid:
$0
Buy It Now:
$1,773
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Odometer:
220569 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
CA - SAN BERNARDINO
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$0
Buy It Now:
$1,500
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Odometer:
162848 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
CA - SAN BERNARDINO
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$0
Buy It Now:
$1,600
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Odometer:
110651 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
WA - NORTH SEATTLE
Sale Date:
10/12/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
3.0L 6
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
6
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Current bid:
$0
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Odometer:
237509 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
MN - MINNEAPOLIS NORTH
Sale Date:
10/13/2026
Sale Status:
On Approval
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$525
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Odometer:
169447 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNDERCARRIAGE
Location:
CT - HARTFORD SPRINGFIELD
Sale Date:
10/13/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
2.0L 4
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
4
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$1,700
Buy It Now:
$2,400
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The 528i badge has appeared on two very different BMW 5 Series generations with a gap in between, so the year on the title tells you far more than the name does. Front End is the most common damage here at 43%. 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, with the older car usually toward the bottom of that band and the newer generation selling for more. Most cars stay in the US, picked up locally or shipped in-country.
The older 528i runs BMW's naturally aspirated M52 inline-six, generally a durable engine, though the plastic radiator end tanks and thermostat housing turn brittle with age and are a common source of coolant leaks, and clogged VANOS solenoids show up as a rough or hunting idle. BMW brought the badge back years later on a turbocharged N20 four-cylinder, which carries a different set of known issues – timing chain guides that wear early enough to rattle on a cold start, and a plastic water pump that eventually cracks. On either generation, check the self-leveling rear air suspension where fitted if the car sits low or uneven in the photos.
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.
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FAQ
FAQ What condition are these 528is in?
About 87 lots, 60% on a salvage title and the rest clean or rebuilt. Front End leads at 43%, and the pool spans an older naturally aspirated generation alongside a much newer turbocharged one.
Is a salvage 528i worth buying?
Usually yes if you know which generation you're bidding on. 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, with the older generation typically landing near the bottom of that band.
What should I check before bidding?
On the older inline-six car, check the plastic radiator end tanks, thermostat housing and VANOS solenoids for the usual age-related wear. On the newer turbo four-cylinder, listen for a cold-start timing-chain rattle and check the water pump.
Can I insure and register a salvage 528i?
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 528i'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, and confirm the model year against the engine claimed since the badge skipped a generation.
What are good alternatives to the 528i?
Cross-shop the Mercedes-Benz E-Class or the Audi A6 for the same executive-sedan class, or look at the Lexus GS for a more reliable used alternative.
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