BMW M5 (E60)
2005–2010
Lowest price
£11,800
Since 2020
Median price
£27,375
Since 2020 · n=12
Highest price
£40,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
12
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 12 lots

Based on 12 verified auction results
£21,865
Market value · recent verified sales
-22.6%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 22.6% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£12,268
-44%
5-Year Forecast
£10,304
-53%
Market scores
36
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many BMW M5 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
522
Cars
SORN
659
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 2007
−£4,617-17%12 with · 12 without · high 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 is trading at a median of £21,865 in the UK market, down 22.6% over the past 12 months on a thin sample of four sales. The sell signal reflects both the year-on-year decline and the broader depreciation trajectory that shows little sign of stabilisation.
Liquidity remains a significant constraint, with only 12 recorded sales tracked across the full dataset and zero active listings at present. This thinness means buyers face limited choice and sellers may need flexibility on pricing; the four transactions recorded in the past year suggest sporadic rather than consistent market activity.
The E60 M5 carries a collectibility score of 5 and stable modern classic classification, positioning it as a desirable model for enthusiasts. However, current market desirability is rated as low, which undercuts the inherent appeal of the platform and suggests headwinds beyond mechanical merit are at play.
Cars in the dataset average 31,034 miles, a relatively modest figure that reflects either low annual mileage or younger examples entering the used market. This condition profile has not translated into pricing support, indicating that specification, service history, or broader model fatigue may be dampening buyer demand.
Base case projections point to £12,268 by 2027 and £10,304 by 2029—declines of 43.9% and 52.9% respectively from current levels. The trajectory assumes continued market weakness without a catalyst for revived collector interest; medium confidence in these figures reflects the small transaction sample and uncertain inflection points.
Prospective buyers should approach entry now only if drawn to the model's performance heritage and willing to absorb further depreciation; sellers may face better outcomes waiting for stronger market conditions rather than liquidating into a soft environment. The absence of active stock and thin trading suggest patience will remain necessary on both sides of any transaction.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£21,865
- Annual appr. rate-22.6%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed522
- SORN'd (off-road)659
- Total in DVLA records1,181
- All BMW M5s2,868
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked24
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared24 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation£1,300
- Total annual cost£5,050
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months4
- Sell-Through33%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£25,819
- Avg Mileage at Sale31,034 mi
- Recent Price Range£11,800 – £40,500
- Total Sales Tracked12
Recent sales
Showing latest 12£20,980
Collecting Cars · 25 May 2026
£40,500
Collecting Cars · 13 May 2026
19,638 mi
£22,750
Collecting Cars · 8 Apr 2026
£11,800
the-market · 29 Jan 2026
72,000 mi
£30,500
Collecting Cars · 3 Jul 2025
manual
£22,000
Collecting Cars · 2 Feb 2025
22,096 mi
£32,050
Collecting Cars · 1 Sept 2024
15,337 mi
Black · Manual
£26,000
Collecting Cars · 30 Jul 2024
manual
£29,500
Collecting Cars · 4 Jul 2024
manual
£15,500
Collecting Cars · 20 Dec 2023
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.