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BMW 5 Series

1,916 sales on our records. Figures as of Nov. 10, 2026.

What it sells for

Middle half of sales$7,550 to $15,750
Median$10,350
Sales behind it617Likely

From 617 sales over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,550 and $15,750.

How it trades

Auctions ended
343
Sold
310
Sell-through
90%
For sale now
81

Asking prices now

64 cars for sale. Half ask between $12,934 and $38,240.

Asking prices are what sellers want, not what cars sell for.

Generations

NameYearsSales
5 Series (1975 to 1981)1975 to 19819
5 Series (1982 to 1988)1982 to 198814
5 Series (1989 to 1995)1989 to 199523
5 Series (1997 to 2003)1997 to 200324
5 Series (2004 to 2010)2004 to 20107
5 Series (2011 to 2016)2011 to 20164
5 Series (2017 on)2017 to today38

Latest sales

Latest sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2012 BMW 535i xDriveHagerty Marketplace, Nov. 9, 2026Hagerty MarketplaceNov. 9, 2026$6,750
Japanese-Market 1991 BMW 525i 10th Anniversary EditionBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$4,100
2004 BMW 530i SedanCars & Bids, Nov. 6, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 6, 2026$8,901
Supercharged 2002 BMW 540i Sport Wagon 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2026$37,250
2009 BMW 535i xDrive Sports WagonCars & Bids, Nov. 2, 2026Cars & BidsNov. 2, 2026$7,600
2002 BMW 540iBring a Trailer, Nov. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 2, 2026$9,000
2021 BMW 540i M SportBring a Trailer, Nov. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 2, 2026$26,750
2001 BMW 525iBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$4,600
2008 BMW 550i Sport 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$8,000
2002 BMW 530i SedanCars & Bids, Oct. 30, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 30, 2026$9,500
2010 BMW 535i xDrive Sports Wagon SportBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$9,100
Original-Owner 2001 BMW 525i SportBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$6,000
2002 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 25, 2026$21,000
2000 BMW 540i SedanCars & Bids, Oct. 23, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 23, 2026$6,250
1987 BMW 535isBring a Trailer, Oct. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 23, 2026$18,000
2008 BMW 535xi Sports Wagon Sport 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2026$15,750
2003 BMW 525i SedanCars & Bids, Oct. 21, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 21, 2026$2,500
46k-Mile 1997 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$19,500
2016 BMW 535i Gran TurismoBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$10,350
2003 BMW 525i Sport WagonBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$10,500
2010 BMW 535i xDrive Sports WagonBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$9,100
2003 BMW 540i M Sport 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$13,540
1986 BMW 535i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$49,500
2007 BMW 550i SportBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$11,000
2001 BMW 525i TouringCars & Bids, Oct. 12, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 12, 2026$13,000
Ex–Walter Becker 18k-Mile 2003 BMW 540iBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$26,540
2014 BMW 535iBring a Trailer, Oct. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 11, 2026$19,250
2014 BMW 550iCars & Bids, Oct. 8, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 8, 2026$16,250
2014 BMW 535dCars & Bids, Oct. 6, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 6, 2026$9,600
1990 BMW 535i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$10,250

This spans every generation and year, so there is no estimate. Pick a generation for one.