Best BMW M5 Year to Buy
There is no single best BMW M5 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 966 verified sales, the 2013 is the most affordable at $18,781. The 2000 trades most often (141 verified sales). The 1988 has held its value best, now worth 85% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 13 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Sep 22, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 13 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
BMW M5 Value by Model Year
| Year | Value today | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 M5 | $67,500 | 66% | 1 · too few to rank | 10 |
| 2020 M5 | $58,569 | 57% | 3 · too few to rank | 41 |
| 2019 M5 | $43,301 | 42% | 4 · too few to rank | 62 |
| 2018 M5 | $39,082 | 38% | 10 | 37 |
| 2016 M5 | $48,699 | 47% | 5 · too few to rank | 10 |
| 2015 M5 | $368,750 | 3.6× | 2 · too few to rank | 9 |
| 2014 M5 | $25,977 | 25% | 5 · too few to rank | 23 |
| 2013 M5 | $18,781 | 18% | 41 | 33 |
| 2010 M5 | $40,300 | 49% | 9 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 2009 M5 | $32,579 | 39% | 9 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 2008 M5 | $35,328 | 43% | 86 | 14 |
| 2007 M5 | $27,776 | 34% | 43 | 6 |
| 2006 M5 | $24,557 | 29% | 79 | 9 |
| 2003 M5 | $40,412 | 57% | 95 | 13 |
| 2002 M5 | $34,479 | 49% | 131 | 13 |
| 2001 M5 | $46,884 | 68% | 108 | 8 |
| 2000 M5 | $24,871 | 35% | 141 | 8 |
| 1999 M5 | — | — | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 1995 M5 | $50,677 | 90% | 4 · too few to rank | — |
| 1994 M5 | $40,888 | 72% | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 1993 M5 | $33,464 | 59% | 19 | — |
| 1992 M5 | $31,546 | 56% | 10 | — |
| 1991 M5 | $26,541 | 47% | 72 | 2 |
| 1990 M5 | $23,171 | 41% | 3 · too few to rank | — |
| 1988 M5 | $40,550 | 85% | 76 | 1 |
| 1987 M5 | $140,000 | 2.9× | 1 · too few to rank | — |
| 1986 M5 | $129,168 | 2.7× | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1985 M5 | — | — | 2 · too few to rank | — |
Value today is DriveIndex's current value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which M5 year is appreciating right now?
The table shows what each year is worth. Pro adds the direction: the live Value Signal for every year, how confident it is, a 1–5 year projection, and every sold price behind it. Collector adds the best months to buy and an estimated market-bottom date.
Or see the best months to buy with Collector ($39.99/month), or start with a free account.
Best BMW M5 Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best BMW M5 year to buy?
There is no single best BMW M5 year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 966 verified sales, the 2013 is the most affordable at $18,781. The 2000 trades most often (141 verified sales). The 1988 has held its value best, now worth 85% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its value today, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which BMW M5 year is the cheapest?
The 2013 BMW M5 is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $18,781. The most valuable is the 2001, at $46,884.
Which BMW M5 year holds its value best?
The 1988 BMW M5 is now worth 85% of its original MSRP of $47,825, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a BMW M5 worth?
Depending on the model year, a BMW M5 is worth from $18,781 to $46,884 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which BMW M5 year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth today and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating right now is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.