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BMW 5 Series buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used BMW 5 Series costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 1,720 for sale right now.
Used BMW 5 Series prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €69,900 | 5k km | 113 |
| 2025 | €60,000 | 23k km | 48 |
| 2024 | €53,950 | 57k km | 66 |
| 2023 | €39,850 | 98k km | 109 |
| 2022 | €36,950 | 96k km | 132 |
| 2021 | €33,950 | 113k km | 154 |
| 2020 | €29,000 | 126k km | 100 |
| 2019 | €24,950 | 124k km | 194 |
| 2018 | €22,000 | 146k km | 239 |
| 2017 | €20,950 | 138k km | 204 |
| 2016 | €16,000 | 180k km | 106 |
| 2015 | €13,750 | 208k km | 67 |
| 2014 | €9,800 | 225k km | 57 |
| 2013 | €10,500 | 231k km | 35 |
| 2012 | €8,000 | 253k km | 26 |
| 2011 | €6,500 | 239k km | 32 |
| 2010 | €5,500 | 272k km | 10 |
| 2009 | €2,850 | 303k km | 5 |
| 2008 | €2,950 | 352k km | 13 |
| 2007 | €1,700 | 279k km | 7 |
BMW 5 Series NCT pass rate
How often BMW 5 Series pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 74% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 79% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 78% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 72% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 71% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 63% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 66% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 64% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 59% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 52% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2019 BMW 5 Series fails: safety equipment (10.7% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (10.4% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (4.4% of tests), headlight aim (4% of tests).
Common BMW 5 Series problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | ~280k km | ~€270 | 639 |
| 2.0 Hybrid | ~280k km | ~€270 | 495 |
| 2.0 Petrol | ~280k km | ~€570 | 20 |
| 3.0 Diesel | ~400k km | ~€750 | 19 |
| 3.0 Hybrid | ~280k km | ~€270 | 9 |
2.0 Diesel: usual problem: timing chain at the back of the engine: very dear to replace.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the BMW 5 Series
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsGlow plugsEGR valves
Before you buy a used BMW 5 Series
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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