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2001 BMW 530i

Sold at Cars & Bids on July 1, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$4,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
2001
Make and model
BMW 5 Series
Generation
5 Series (1997 to 2003)
Miles shown
149,500
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBADT53461CE91923
Owners
1Likely
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 261 comparable sales, 65% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,100 to $14,000
Median$10,000
Sales behind it261Likely

From 261 sales of the BMW 5 Series (1997 to 2003) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,100 and $14,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2001 BMW 530i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2026$16,500
2001 BMW 525i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 9, 2026$12,500
2001 BMW 525i SedanCars & Bids, May 26, 2026Cars & BidsMay 26, 2026$9,600
2001 BMW 540i 6-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, May 22, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2026$8,600
2001 BMW 540i Sport Wagon 6-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2025$8,766
2001 BMW 525i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 29, 2024$3,950
2001 BMW 525i TouringCars & Bids, May 15, 2025Cars & BidsMay 15, 2025$51,000
21-Years-Owned 2000 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 27, 2026$11,500

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
July 12, 2021SoldCars & BidsCars & Bids125,000$6,300
July 1, 2026Sold (this sale)Cars & BidsCars & Bids149,500$4,300