BMW 5 Series Depreciation
A BMW 5 Series will depreciate 53% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $30,911.
The BMW 5-Series loses its value very quickly, if purchased new. After five years, expect to find them worth about 45% of their original sales price. After ten years, they are worth about 20% their original price. We would avoid the 5-Series if money is important to you, as depreciation and costly repairs will make for a poor vehicle investment.
The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $65,979 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the BMW 5 Series.
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BMW 5 Series Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value | Mileage | Resale Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,607 | 74.83% | $49,372 | 12,000 | 2025 |
| 2 | $24,320 | 63.14% | $41,659 | 24,000 | 2026 |
| 3 | $28,721 | 56.47% | $37,258 | 36,000 | 2027 |
| 4 | $31,723 | 51.92% | $34,256 | 48,000 | 2028 |
| 5 | $35,068 | 46.85% | $30,911 | 60,000 | 2029 |
| 6 | $38,479 | 41.68% | $27,500 | 72,000 | 2030 |
| 7 | $42,398 | 35.74% | $23,581 | 84,000 | 2031 |
| 8 | $43,869 | 33.51% | $22,110 | 96,000 | 2032 |
| 9 | $46,674 | 29.26% | $19,305 | 108,000 | 2033 |
| 10 | $48,079 | 27.13% | $17,900 | 120,000 | 2034 |
BMW 5 Series Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,607 | 74.83% | $49,372 |
| 2 | $24,320 | 63.14% | $41,659 |
| 3 | $28,721 | 56.47% | $37,258 |
| 4 | $31,723 | 51.92% | $34,256 |
| 5 | $35,068 | 46.85% | $30,911 |
| 6 | $38,479 | 41.68% | $27,500 |
| 7 | $42,398 | 35.74% | $23,581 |
| 8 | $43,869 | 33.51% | $22,110 |
| 9 | $46,674 | 29.26% | $19,305 |
| 10 | $48,079 | 27.13% | $17,900 |
Buying a BMW 5 Series New vs Used
If you purchase a used BMW 5 Series that is 2 years old, then you could save $24,320 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $10,748. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used 5 Series models become available.
What About BMW 5 Series Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure a BMW 5 Series is about $3,694 per year. This adds up to around $18,470 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a BMW 5 Series. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
The Best Model Years to Buy a BMW 5 Series
The 2022 BMW 5 Series is our top pick for the best model year value for the 5 Series. With the 2022, you would only pay, on average, 63% of the price as new, with 83% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2021 and 2023 model years are also attractive years for the 5 Series, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the 5 Series's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the BMW 5 Series models.
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BMW 5 Series Historical Depreciation
| Year | New Price | Current Price | Maintenance | $ Decline | % Decline | % Paid | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,979 | $65,979 | $563 | $0 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2023 | $65,470 | $48,990 | $664 | $16,989 | 25.75% | 74.83% | Better |
| 2022 | $64,289 | $40,589 | $823 | $8,401 | 17.15% | 63.14% | Best |
| 2021 | $64,109 | $36,204 | $1,079 | $4,385 | 10.8% | 56.47% | Better |
| 2020 | $58,325 | $30,280 | $1,290 | $5,924 | 16.36% | 51.92% | Good |
| 2019 | $58,216 | $27,273 | $1,622 | $3,007 | 9.93% | 46.85% | Good |
| 2018 | $58,310 | $24,303 | $1,880 | $2,970 | 10.89% | 41.68% | |
| 2017 | $58,615 | $20,950 | $1,979 | $3,353 | 13.8% | 35.74% | |
| 2016 | $50,147 | $16,802 | $2,046 | $4,148 | 19.8% | 33.51% | |
| 2015 | $48,499 | $14,192 | $2,136 | $2,610 | 15.53% | 29.26% | |
| 2014 | $48,553 | $13,172 | $2,267 | $1,020 | 7.19% | 27.13% | |
| 2013 | $48,592 | $11,868 | $2,470 | $1,304 | 9.9% | 24.42% | |
| 2012 | $48,297 | $10,686 | $2,670 | $1,182 | 9.96% | 22.13% |
| Year | Price | % Paid | Value Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,979 | 100% | |
| 2023 | $48,990 | 74.83% | Better |
| 2022 | $40,589 | 63.14% | Best |
| 2021 | $36,204 | 56.47% | Better |
| 2020 | $30,280 | 51.92% | Good |
| 2019 | $27,273 | 46.85% | Good |
| 2018 | $24,303 | 41.68% | |
| 2017 | $20,950 | 35.74% | |
| 2016 | $16,802 | 33.51% | |
| 2015 | $14,192 | 29.26% | |
| 2014 | $13,172 | 27.13% | |
| 2013 | $11,868 | 24.42% | |
| 2012 | $10,686 | 22.13% |
BMW 5 Series Depreciation Rankings
We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the BMW 5 Series ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the 5 Series stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.
Other BMW 5 Series Costs of Ownership
Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major BMW 5 Series costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:
Used BMW 5 Series For Sale
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