BMW M5 (E60)
2005–2010
Lowest price
US$11,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$28,750
Since 2020 · n=22
Highest price
US$82,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
22
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 22 lots

Based on 22 verified auction results
US$38,250
Market value · recent verified sales
-14.3%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 14.3% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$38,250
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$38,250
+0%
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Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 2006
−US$5,552-19%18 with · 17 without · high confidence
Sunroof / glass roof
+US$1,205+4%3 with · 32 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The BMW M5 E60 has declined to a median of $38,250 in the US market, down 14.3% year-over-year, signaling weakness in a model that once commanded stronger pricing in the collectible segment.
With only nine tracked sales over the past twelve months against a total sample of 22, liquidity remains thin and price discovery is uncertain. This sparse transaction volume means both buyers and sellers face wider bid-ask spreads and extended holding periods.
The E60 M5 remains classified as a stable modern classic with moderate desirability, reflecting its dual role as a practical high-performance sedan and an emerging collectible. Strong V10 engine lineage and relative scarcity compared to contemporary German sport sedans support its standing, though production figures are not available to establish relative rarity.
Average mileage on transacted examples sits at 74,233 miles, suggesting the market is seeing mixed-condition examples rather than heavily preserved garage queens. This indicates buyer interest spans both driver-quality and restoration candidates.
The three-year and five-year base projections hold flat at the current median, with no meaningful appreciation anticipated in either timeframe. Present momentum does not suggest a near-term reversal from the downward trend, and the SELL signal reflects this depreciating trajectory.
Owners and prospective buyers should monitor whether recent price declines stabilize around current levels or whether liquidity tightens further. The thin market depth and neutral outlook make this a period better suited to patience than aggressive acquisition.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$38,250
- Annual appr. rate-14.3%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked38
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared38 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$2,280
- Total annual costUS$7,310
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months22
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$31,881
- Avg Mileage at Sale74,233 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$11,000 – US$82,500
- Total Sales Tracked22
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$42,500
Bring a Trailer · 1 Oct 2026
6-Speed Manual
US$33,000
Bring a Trailer · 18 Sept 2026
39,000 mi
manual
US$11,000
cars-and-bids · 18 Sept 2026
161,500 mi
US$25,250
cars-and-bids · 16 Sept 2026
165,600 mi
Manual
US$21,000
cars-and-bids · 3 Sept 2026
47,000 mi
Interlagos Blue Metallic
US$22,750
Bring a Trailer · 2 Sept 2026
68,000 mi
Black Sapphire Metallic · SMG
US$12,500
cars-and-bids · 27 Aug 2026
138,600 mi
US$47,500
Bring a Trailer · 26 Aug 2026
24,000 mi
Indianapolis Red Metallic · SMG
US$35,000
cars-and-bids · 25 Aug 2026
47,000 mi
Alpine White
US$23,150
Bring a Trailer · 28 Jul 2026
45,000 mi
SMG
Common questions
What is a BMW M5 (E60) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$38,250, based on 9 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$11,000 to US$82,500.
Is the BMW M5 (E60) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -14.3%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many BMW M5 (E60)s are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.