1998 BMW 528
WBADM510X0GS00955
Vehicle record for the 1998 BMW 528 (VIN WBADM510X0GS00955). Blue, sedan, gasoline / lpg. Registered in Odesa. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Free specifications, registration region and recall data.
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At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
Safety recall campaigns None on record
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 BMW 528.
Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 8 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 BMW 528, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 8
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1998 BMW 528.
AIR BAGS
RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10659091ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER PULLED OUT OF THE ROAD, OPENED THE HOOD, AND FOUND MANY WIRES WERE MELTED DUE TO ENGINE REACHING HIGH TEMPERATURES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10060936AIR BAGS
WHILE SWITCHING ON VEHICLE SIDE AIR BAG ON DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON; VEHICLE AT DEALER SHOP.*AK
1 injured · NHTSA ODI #895209ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BATTERY FAILURE.
NHTSA ODI #609511STEERING
STEERING WHEEL FAILED. *YC
NHTSA ODI #607752SEATS
POWER SEAT POSITION MEMORY COMPUTER FAILED. *YC
NHTSA ODI #607752SUSPENSION
WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. *YC
NHTSA ODI #608100TIRES
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT ON HIGHWAY. YH
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?
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Is the VIN WBADM510X0GS00955 valid?
WBADM510X0GS00955 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 1998 BMW 528.
Are there safety recalls on the 1998 BMW 528?
NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1998 BMW 528 model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
Recall data checked 8 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.