Depreciation & used values · Saloon
BMW 5 Series depreciation
The BMW 5 Series loses about 44% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £69,500, a 2023 example with around 35,000 miles on the clock is worth about £26,000 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of 5 Series at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used 5 Series is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's 5 Series at its typical mileage (11,703 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 6,000 | £55,050 | £50,350–£59,750 | 79% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 11,500 | £40,950 | £37,300–£44,550 | 62% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 23,500 | £32,600 | £29,600–£35,650 | 52% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 35,000 | £26,000 | £23,450–£28,500 | 44% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 47,000 | £21,300 | £19,150–£23,500 | 40% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 58,500 | £19,500 | £17,450–£21,550 | 39% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 70,000 | £16,450 | £14,650–£18,250 | 34% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 82,000 | £13,950 | £12,350–£15,500 | 31% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 93,500 | £11,650 | £10,300–£13,050 | 27% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full 5 Series profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Hold — Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot
- Loses about 9% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 4 years
- UK numbers shrinking (-4.2% year on year)
- Reliability 66/100
5 Series depreciation — quick answers
How much does a BMW 5 Series depreciate?
The BMW 5 Series loses about 44% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 35,000 miles is worth about £26,000 today.
What is a 2023 BMW 5 Series worth?
A 2023 BMW 5 Series at a typical 35,000 miles is worth about £26,000 — likely between £23,450 and £28,500 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a BMW 5 Series?
Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot. It loses about 9.1% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 4 years.