Used BMW 5-Series Prices & Values
Used Car Expert’s used BMW 5-Series prices are the most
accurate BMW 5-Series valuations in the UK. Uniquely,
they show real average mileages, depreciation patterns and local price variations.
BMW 5-Series Prices & Depreciation Trend
Used Car Expert BMW 5-Series price guide shows that with the current BMW 5-Series you would aim to buy a 3 year old and sell it before it is 4 years old.
| Year | £ Average Price | £ Drop | % Depreciation |
| 2012 | £39,051.50 | - | - |
| 2011 | £33,221.00 | £5,830.50 | 14.93 |
| 2010 | £30,584.00 | £2,637.00 | 7.94 |
| 2009 | £19,718.00 | £10,866.00 | 35.53 |
| 2008 | £14,454.00 | £5,264.00 | 26.70 |
The depreciation is based on analysis of UK retail prices over 3 years, using new brochure prices, a sample of 822 cars first registered in 2011, 718 cars first registered in 2010, 610 cars first registered in 2009, 2189 cars first registered in 2008.
Diesel BMW 5-Series values drop most over the first year (from new to 1 year old), so that is the best ‘nearly new’ buy in terms of car for money.
Diesel BMW 5-Series prices fall less between years 1 and 3, so this is the best buy if you want to keep the car for a while.
Diesel BMW 5-Series depreciation is low between years 2 and 4, so that is the best buy on older cars.
Used BMW 5-Series Price Examples
You should use the BMW 5-Series price guide tool at the top of this page to find an accurate
and adjusted price for the BMW 5-Series you are looking to buy or sell.
But below we do provide a quick reference list of typical prices and used BMW
5-Series values for all the popular variants:
| Year | Used Price / Used Value |
|
1981 BMW 5-Series
| £9,995 |
|
1986 BMW 5-Series
| £8,950 |
|
1988 BMW 5-Series
| £495 |
|
1989 BMW 5-Series
| £1,346 |
|
1990 BMW 5-Series
| £745 |
|
1991 BMW 5-Series
| £2,251 |
|
1992 BMW 5-Series
| £795 |
|
1993 BMW 5-Series
| £1,254 |
|
1994 BMW 5-Series
| £1,640 |
|
1995 BMW 5-Series
| £1,278 |
|
1996 BMW 5-Series
| £1,230 |
|
1997 BMW 5-Series
| £1,322 |
|
1998 BMW 5-Series
| £1,721 |
|
1999 BMW 5-Series
| £1,671 |
|
2000 BMW 5-Series
| £2,181 |
|
2001 BMW 5-Series
| £2,972 |
|
2002 BMW 5-Series
| £3,359 |
|
2003 BMW 5-Series
| £5,288 |
|
2004 BMW 5-Series
| £7,384 |
|
2005 BMW 5-Series
| £9,163 |