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BMW M5 (E39) — market values and price history

BMW M5 (E39) Market Values & Price History

The first V8 M5. DriveIndex tracks 4 E39-generation M5 models across model years 1999–2003, with current market values from $18,317 to $65,000, built on 557 verified auction sales. 15 are for sale now. Sold prices across the generation are down 16.8% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.

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Value Range
$18,317 – $65,000
Median Sale
$31,000
Sold Price Range
$10,039$143,000
Auction Sales
557
Sold, Last 12 Mo
70
For Sale Now
15

Data: DriveIndex — 557 verified auction sales across E39-generation M5 models, latest sale Aug 20, 2026. Methodology

E39 Models & Values (4)

ModelYearsMarket ValueSales
BMW M51999–2003$18,317–$40,831539
BMW M5 Dinan S2001–2003$36,003–$55,0007
BMW M5 Dinan S32000–2003$62,000–$64,5316
BMW M5 Dinan S22002–2003$62,662–$65,0005

BMW M5 by Generation

M5 E28$68,330–$140,000M5 E34$19,100–$52,148
M5 E39$18,317–$65,000
M5 E60$24,196–$54,658M5 F10$26,019–$75,830M5 F90$34,478–$163,040

Recent E39 M5 Auction Results

SoldPriceMileage
Aug 20, 2026$42,79082,021 mi
Aug 19, 2026$30,000109,300 mi
Aug 14, 2026$16,000151,000 mi
Aug 12, 2026$32,50092,100 mi
Aug 7, 2026$24,000102,200 mi
Aug 6, 2026$19,500166,200 mi
Jul 31, 2026$22,500131,500 mi
Jul 29, 2026$57,50039,000 mi
Jul 15, 2026$18,500124,800 mi
Jul 7, 2026$36,00070,600 mi
Jul 2, 2026$24,000152,300 mi
Jul 1, 2026$40,250107,000 mi

Verified results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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BMW M5 (E39) — Frequently Asked Questions

What years is the E39 M5?

DriveIndex tracks E39-generation M5 cars across model years 1999–2003, spanning 4 distinct models.

How much is a E39 M5 worth?

Current market values for E39-generation M5 models range from $18,317 to $65,000, depending on the model and specification. The median verified sale is $31,000, across 557 verified auction sales.

Is the E39 M5 appreciating or depreciating?

Sold prices for E39-generation cars are down 16.8% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For each model's Value Signal classification and 1–5 year projection, open it on DriveIndex.

Which E39 models does DriveIndex track?

4 E39-generation models including M5, M5 Dinan S, M5 Dinan S3, M5 Dinan S2. Each has its own live market value, price history, and recent sales on DriveIndex.