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What is your BMW 5 Series worth in 2026? See the indication by year, known weak spots and tips for the best price.

What is a BMW 5 Series worth in 2026?

A 2025 BMW 5 Series with around 20,000 km fetches roughly €49,800 in a private sale, or about €42,350 as a trade-in. A 2020 car with 85,000 km is worth about €22,300 privately. These are indications for a car in good condition.

Indicationby model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)

Indication BMW 5 Series by model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)
YearTrade-inAuction / dealer bidPrivate sale
202520,000 km€42,350€46,050€49,800
202433,000 km€35,150€38,250€41,350
202346,000 km€29,150€31,750€34,300
202259,000 km€24,600€26,800€28,950
202172,000 km€21,400€23,300€25,200
202085,000 km€18,950€20,650€22,300
201998,000 km€16,900€18,400€19,900
2018111,000 km€15,150€16,450€17,800
2017124,000 km€13,500€14,700€15,900
2016137,000 km€12,050€13,150€14,200
2015150,000 km€10,750€11,700€12,650
2014163,000 km€9,500€10,300€11,150
2013176,000 km€8,100€8,800€9,500
2012189,000 km€6,900€7,500€8,100
2011202,000 km€5,800€6,300€6,900

Calculated with the Sell Your Car value model: estimated new price, yearly depreciation for this segment and fuel, and how well this model holds its value. Trim, options, damage and servicing make the difference.

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What does a BMW 5 Series fetch now?

By build year, from the 460 BMW 5 Series cars for sale at dealers and importers on 27 October 2026. Private sale, dealer offer and trade-in are derived from the asking price with the usual dealer margins; your car can differ by trim, mileage and condition.

YearDealer asking pricePrivate saleDealer offerTrade-in
2026 (218)€75,950€68,250€63,100€58,000
2025 (76)€63,400€56,950€52,700€48,400
2024 (43)€55,750€50,100€46,350€42,600
2023 (36)€39,950€35,900€33,200€30,500
2022 (44)€37,450€33,650€31,100€28,600
2021 (19)€34,900€31,350€29,000€26,650
2020 (10)€34,200€30,750€28,400€26,100
2019 (9)€27,950€25,100€23,250€21,350
2018 (3)€24,950€22,400€20,750€19,050

Depreciation year by year: BMW 5 Series

A last-year BMW 5 Series still asks 70% of its new price. After that it loses 9.6% a year on average. Measured on 458 cars for sale on 27 October 2026 (built 2018–2026).

Depreciation by year of the BMW 5 Series
YearCarsAsking priceNew priceValue keptDrop per yearMileage
2026218€75,950€90,55079%–10,500 km
202576€63,400€90,30070%−11.1%26,000 km
202443€55,750€88,65063%−9.8%40,000 km
202336€39,950€84,00049%−22.5%83,000 km
202244€37,450€81,80047%−4.9%87,500 km
202119€34,900€76,75046%−2.2%94,000 km
202010€34,200€77,40042%−7.2%105,500 km
20199€27,950€74,55039%−8.1%102,500 km
2018*3€24,950€74,50033%−13.9%140,500 km

Median per year. New price: what the car cost new in the Netherlands, the RDW catalogue price (incl. VAT, BPM and factory options, without delivery costs). For cars imported used: the Dutch catalogue price of that version. Value kept: asking price divided by the car’s own new price. Drop per year: value kept against the next newer year; a plus means that year asks relatively more. Older cars have more miles, which is part of the drop. * Fewer than 5 cars: indicative only. Asking prices, not sale prices.

Who buys a used BMW 5 Series?

In the Netherlands, the 5 Series is first and foremost a lease car for directors and sales reps who cover big distances. As a result, it depreciates steeply in the early years, which is the opportunity for the second owner: business owners, families with a Touring and caravanners who want a comfortable 530d as a tow car. A well-kept F11 520d Touring or G30 530e is a familiar sight on the used market.

Packages largely set the price. M Sport, comfort seats, Driving Assistant Professional, Harman Kardon or Bowers & Wilkins audio, a head-up display and a panoramic roof make a 5 Series clearly more appealing. On an F10 520d up to about 2014, buyers ask about the N47 chain; on an F11 Touring about the rear air suspension, which can start leaking. On a 530e, battery condition counts, and the road tax discount for plug-ins ended in 2026. The electric i5 pays 70% of the normal MRB (road tax) rate in 2026. Let buyers arrange a pre-purchase inspection and work out your valuation first.

Which 5 Series generations are there?

Which 5 Series generations are there?
GenerationWhat to know
E12 tot E341972–1996Classics; condition and history set the value.
E391995–2003Popular modern classic with strong six-cylinders; rust and suspension condition set the price.
E60/E612003–2010Lots of electronics; diesels are often Euro 4, so check low-emission zones.
F10/F112010–2017Popular ex-lease car, especially as a 520d Touring; the Touring has rear air suspension.
G30/G312017–2023The 530e and 520d dominate supply; extensive driver assistance.
G60/G612023–presentAlso fully electric as the i5; the Touring arrived in 2024.

Which 5 Series versions are popular?

These are the versions buyers search for most. Name the exact version in your ad.

  • BMW 5 Series 520d
  • BMW 5 Series 530d
  • BMW 5 Series 520i
  • BMW 5 Series 530e
  • BMW 5 Series 540i
  • BMW 5 Series i5 eDrive40

What are the known weak spots of the 5 Series?

  • N47 in the 520d (F10/F11 up to approx. 2014): timing chain
  • F11 Touring: rear air suspension can leak, making the rear sag
  • 530e: condition of the high-voltage battery and charging system
  • Oil leaks from the oil filter housing, oil cooler and rocker cover
  • E60/E61: glitchy electronics and iDrive

What does a buyer check on a used 5 Series?

  • Rear ride height after standing overnight (Touring)
  • Cold start and oil leaks
  • All driver-assistance systems and the head-up display
  • On the 530e or i5: battery condition and charging history
  • Service history and odometer judgement

How do you sell your 5 Series for the best price?

  1. Get a VIN-based equipment list: many packages are not visible from the outside
  2. Mention the tow bar and towing capacity on a 530d or 520d Touring
  3. Fix leaking air suspension before selling or disclose it honestly
  4. Compare a dealer auction with a private sale: on an expensive car, comparing pays

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FAQ about the BMW 5 Series

Why does a 5 Series depreciate so fast?

Mainly because of the high new price and the large supply of ex-lease cars. Many 5 Series reach the market at the same time after three to five years, with high mileages. After that, depreciation levels off. For you as a seller, it means equipment, history and condition decide whether your car stands out from the average.

Is a 530e still attractive without the road tax discount?

Yes, for buyers who charge at home and mostly make short trips. Since 2026 a plug-in pays the full MRB road tax rate. A 530e is heavy, so road tax is not low; let buyers work it out themselves with the road tax calculator. Fully charge the car before viewings and show how far it goes on electricity.

What should I do if my 5 Series Touring's air suspension leaks?

Have it repaired or disclose it honestly. A buyer will often spot it from a car that sits low at the back. In a private sale you may not conceal known defects. A repair with an invoice makes the car easier to sell; if you disclose it instead, the buyer will factor the repair into their offer.

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