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Modified 1988 BMW M5

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 25, 2025.

$32,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
BMW M5
Generation
E28 M5
VIN
WBSDC9308J2791997
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 22 comparable sales, 24% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$39,875 to $62,125
Median$49,500
Sales behind it22Likely

From 22 sales of the BMW E28 M5 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $39,875 and $62,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 BMW M5Bring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2026$42,000
1988 BMW M5Cars & Bids, Sept. 1, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 1, 2026$30,250
1988 BMW M5Bring a Trailer, Aug. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 6, 2026$75,500
1988 BMW M5Bring a Trailer, June 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 9, 2026$32,000
1988 BMW M5Bring a Trailer, Dec. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 17, 2025$62,500
1988 BMW M5Cars & Bids, Nov. 21, 2025Cars & BidsNov. 21, 2025$50,500
1988 BMW M5Bring a Trailer, Nov. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 19, 2025$61,000
1988 BMW M5Bring a Trailer, Nov. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 12, 2025$35,000