BMW M5 (E28)
1985–1988
Lowest price
£16,000
Since 2020
Median price
£28,050
Since 2020 · n=2
Highest price
£40,100
Since 2020
Sold cars
2
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 2 lots

Based on 2 verified auction results
£48,222
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
8/10
Highly Collectible
3-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates pool 4 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
Market scores
41
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many BMW M5 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
22
Cars
SORN
93
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Marque analyst note
The BMW M5 E28 trades at a median of £48,222 in the UK market, though the extremely thin sample of just two transactions in the past year limits confidence in establishing a reliable price trend or momentum signal at this time.
With only two tracked sales over twelve months, the E28 M5 occupies a deeply illiquid segment of the market. This scarcity of transaction data makes it difficult for buyers or sellers to benchmark fair value with precision, and any price discovery typically occurs through specialist dealers or auction houses rather than frequent public sales.
Production of the E28 M5 was capped at 2,241 units globally, making it a genuinely scarce car and a foundational model in the lineage of high-performance BMW sedans. The model carries a collectibility score of 8 and is classified as appreciating classic, reflecting its status as a period icon and mechanical significance within enthusiast circles.
Moderate desirability, combined with restricted supply and minimal trading activity, suggests the E28 M5 appeals to a narrow cohort of dedicated BMW purists rather than broader collector demand. The gap between its rarity and transaction frequency points to a car that holds appeal primarily among specialists who understand its engineering heritage and original motorsport pedigree.
Without sufficient recent sales or forward-looking market data, three- and five-year price projections cannot be reliably estimated. Prospective buyers should expect prolonged holding periods and negotiate directly with specialist dealers, as the absence of active listings underscores just how seldom these cars reach the open market.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£48,222
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed22
- SORN'd (off-road)93
- Total in DVLA records115
- % of production5.1%
- All BMW M5s2,868
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£28,050
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£16,000 – £40,100
- Total Sales Tracked2
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.