Estimated value by year
New
$58,000
MSRP
1 yr
$41,180
-29%
2 yrs
$37,120
-36%
3 yrs
$33,640
-42%
5 yrs
$26,100
-55%
10 yrs
$14,500
-75%
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Full Depreciation Table — BMW 5 Series
Based on base MSRP of $58,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $50,460 | $58,000 | $64,960 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -29% | $35,827 | $41,180 | $46,122 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -36% | $32,294 | $37,120 | $41,574 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -42% | $29,267 | $33,640 | $37,677 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -48% | $26,239 | $30,160 | $33,779 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -55% | $22,707 | $26,100 | $29,232 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -59% | $20,689 | $23,780 | $26,634 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -63% | $18,670 | $21,460 | $24,035 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -67% | $16,652 | $19,140 | $21,437 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -71% | $14,633 | $16,820 | $18,838 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -75% | $12,615 | $14,500 | $16,240 |
Cost per year
$6,380
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$33,640 saves $24,360
Value at 10 yrs
$14,500
75% of value gone
Key Specs — BMW 5 Series
Category
Luxury Sedan
Base MSRP
$58,000
5-Year Depreciation
55%
vs Category Avg
3% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used BMW 5 Series?
The sweet spot for buying a used 5 Series is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $24,360 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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