2003 BMW M5 Market Value & Price History
The 2003 BMW M5 has a current market value of $46,800 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 117 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $23,000 and $41,740. Based on US sales through Sep 22, 2026. 16 have sold in the past 12 months, and 13 are listed for sale from $25,500 to $159,490. The median sale price is down 26% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 117 verified auction sales for the 2003 BMW M5, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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2003 BMW M5 Price History
The median 2003 BMW M5 sold for $33,500 in 2026, against $24,339 in 2017. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,500 | 12 |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $29,500 | 18 |
| 2022 | $36,750 | 9 |
| 2021 | $32,250 | 14 |
| 2020 | $33,000 | 14 |
| 2019 | $22,000 | 7 |
| 2018 | $19,750 | 3 |
| 2017 | $24,339 | 11 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2003 BMW M5 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | $83,539 | 47,000 mi | — |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $39,000 | 111,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $18,500 | 124,800 mi | Manual |
| Jul 7, 2026 | $36,000 | 70,600 mi | Manual |
| Jun 2, 2026 | $13,700 | 165,700 mi | Manual |
| May 21, 2026 | $31,000 | 102,000 mi | Manual |
| May 15, 2026 | $80,500 | 17,000 mi | Manual |
| May 14, 2026 | $41,740 | 110,000 mi | Manual |
| May 14, 2026 | $40,539 | 109,700 mi | Manual |
| Feb 6, 2026 | $15,250 | 170,300 mi | Manual |
| Jan 31, 2026 | $21,250 | 165,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $25,050 | 231,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $55,000 | 51,600 mi | Manual |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $59,325 | 61,857 mi | — |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $27,850 | 69,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 2003 BMW M5 worth?
A 2003 BMW M5 is worth approximately $46,800 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 117 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 22, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $23,000 and $41,740; the full verified range is $13,100 to $134,400. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2003 BMW M5 cost new?
The 2003 BMW M5 carried an original MSRP of $70,400. Verified examples now trade around $46,800.
How much has the 2003 BMW M5 depreciated?
The 2003 BMW M5 is worth about 34% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $70,400, and verified examples now trade around $46,800. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2003 BMW M5 sell per year?
16 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 117 2003 BMW M5 sales in total.
Are 2003 BMW M5 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2003 BMW M5 sale price is down 26% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 2003 BMW M5?
DriveIndex lists 13 2003 BMW M5 for sale, priced from $25,500 to $159,490 (last checked Oct 13, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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