Windshield / used
Seller: Marketplace seller
$143
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- Service part
- Pending
- Block casting
- Pending
- VIN digit 8
- Pending
Years
- Application
- 2010-2011 production used rectangular mounts while 2012+ switched to circular designs
Power
- Engine
- 3L I6 Naturally Aspirated N52B30 (240hp)
- Codes
- Pending
- Inventory
- $143 asking
What to know before swapping
Verify HUD option presence before purchase; HUD and non-HUD windshields are not interchangeable due to optical cutout requirements and distortion zones
2010-2011 early production rain sensor brackets differ from 2012+ facelift models; verify connector type (4-pin vs 6-pin) and mounting pad shape
Heated windshield (Option 536) exists in cold-climate markets but is rare in USDM; requires additional wiring verification for the conductive layer
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When sourcing a windshield for your 2011 BMW 528i, interchange spans the full F10 generation from 2010-2017, covering both sedan (F10) and Touring wagon (F11) body styles. The critical differentiator is the Head-Up Display (HUD) option—base models use part 51 31 7 254 792 while HUD-equipped vehicles require the taller 51 31 7 290 528 variant with a projector cutout. All F10 windshields share identical mounting points, but verify the rain sensor bracket; early 2010-2011 production used rectangular mounts while 2012+ switched to circular designs. Inspect donor glass for edge delamination, pitting in the wiper sweep zone, and the DOT code etched in the lower corner. Installation demands precise reapplication of the butyl tape dam and mandatory calibration of the Rain/Light Sensor (RLS) via BMW ISTA to restore auto-wiping functionality. When pulling from salvage, prioritize Saint-Gobain or Pilkington supplier stamps over faded BMW markings.
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Applications
| Year | Make | Model | Engine | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | BMW | 528i | 3L I6 Naturally Aspirated N52B30 (240hp) | 80% |
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