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2012 BMW 528i I
VIN
WBAXG5C53CDY29623
GOOD DEAL
· $507 below typical price
Los Angeles, CA
Listed at
$7,490
typical market $7,997 · 46 comps
This 2012 BMW 528i I is listed at $7,490 with 95,320 miles in Los Angeles, CA.
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Sold by Geneva
6257 Lankershim Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91606
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2012 BMW 528i I
VIN WBAXG5C53CDY29623
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Market price range
Based on 46 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 7, 2026This vehicle · $7,490
Below market
$6,220
Typical price
$7,997
Above market
$13,240
This vehicle: $7,490 — $507 below the typical market price ($7,997)
Asking $7,490 · typical market price $7,997 · based on 46 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,460 (−16.1%) over 4 months.
Jun 10, 2026 · $9,070
Oct 6, 2026 · $7,610
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN WBAXG5C53CDY29623, spanning 4 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | Los Angeles, CA 91606 | $7,490 | 95,320 mi | 2026-09-30 | 13 h ago |
| Auto Geneva - Used Car Dealer | Los Angeles, CA 91606 | $7,990 | 95,320 mi | 2026-09-29 | 5 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | Los Angeles, CA 91606 | $7,990 | 95,320 mi | 2026-09-30 | 13 h ago |
| — | North Hollywood, CA 91606 | $8,950 | 92,382 mi | 2026-06-15 | 111 d ago |
| Auto Geneva - Used Car Dealer | Los Angeles, CA 91606 | $8,950 | 92,382 mi | 2026-06-07 | 117 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBAXG5C53CDY29623Trim
I
Engine
2.0L · V4
Horsepower
241
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
BMW AG
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
27
MPG
City
23
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
$1,720
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 27 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 BMW 528i likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$8,600
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$10,500
Total, 5 years
$25,900
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 BMW 528i has 4 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 27 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 BMW 528 I 4 DR RWD
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x…NHTSA campaign 16V746000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan,…NHTSA campaign 14V627000
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year…NHTSA campaign 13V454000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 BMW 528i from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 BMW 528I over the last 4 months — the market firmed $2,242 in that span.
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | $7,000 |
| August 2026 | $7,695 |
| September 2026 | $7,840 |
| October 2026 | $9,242 |
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2012 BMW 528i
I · United States
$7,610Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $7,999 · 46 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $6,995–$10,220
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: I · 95,320 mi · view VIN
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 528i I | $7,999 | $6,995–$10,220 | 46 |
| 2012 Lincoln MKZ All trims | $6,999 | $5,500–$8,590 | 104 |
| 2012 Infiniti G25 All trims | $7,797 | $5,999–$9,795 | 37 |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS All trims | $9,995 | $7,950–$13,379 | 236 |
| 2012 Infiniti G37 All trims | $9,894 | $7,995–$12,499 | 184 |
| 2012 Lexus CT All trims | $9,999 | $8,500–$12,950 | 84 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 7, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 271 | $10,995 | 100% | 101,899 mi |
| 2015 | 221 | $9,800 | 89% | 108,800 mi |
| 2014 | 180 | $8,999 | 82% | 108,233 mi |
| 2013 | 92 | $7,999 | 73% | 111,606 mi |
| 2012 | 54 | $8,000 | 73% | 105,041 mi |
| 2011 | 58 | $7,992 | 73% | 121,477 mi |
| 2010 | 36 | $6,750 | 61% | 122,052 mi |
| 2009 | 17 | $6,200 | 56% | 138,905 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
