BMW 5 Series Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old BMW 5 Series lists at $27,995 — 60.1% below the $70,240 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $36,307 (48.3% below new). Median odometer at that age: 62,586 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $70,240 | — | — | 373 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $45,820 | −34.8% | 17,848 | 123 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $42,171 | −40% | 28,052 | 311 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $36,307 | −48.3% | 35,300 | 1006 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $31,145 | −55.7% | 50,020 | 286 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $27,995 | −60.1% | 62,586 | 447 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $23,891 | −66% | 69,636 | 269 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $19,971 | −71.6% | 79,551 | 722 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $17,995 | −74.4% | 87,451 | 715 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the BMW 5 Series's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used BMW 5 Series? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a BMW 5 Series depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old BMW 5 Series lists at $27,995 — 60.1% below the $70,240 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $36,307 (48.3% below new). Median odometer at that age: 62,586 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (447 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used BMW 5 Series?
The steepest part of this curve is year 2 → 3, where it sheds another 8.3 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the BMW 5 Series's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used BMW 5 Series a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old BMW 5 Series saves about $33,933 versus new (48.3% below) with a median 35,300 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the BMW 5 Series's median new price today (373 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).