Used BMW M5 for Sale nearApache Junction, AZ

How much does the BMW M5 cost in today's market?

Used BMW M5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW M5's current nationwide average price is $99,476, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $73,188 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019, 2023, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW M5 a good car?

Yes — the BMW M5 is a strong pick if you want a high-performance luxury sedan with serious speed and everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.76/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the M5 for its exhilarating acceleration, powerful engines, and confident handling. The model also earns recurring praise for its luxurious interiors and the way it blends performance with daily comfort.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are high ownership costs, heavy curb weight, and design or cabin choices that can feel polarizing. For shoppers, that means the M5 rewards you with standout pace and luxury, while asking you to accept a more expensive and more intense ownership experience.

32.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M5 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the M5 as a rewarding performance sedan with strong power, luxury, and driving enjoyment. Expert coverage also points to a model that delivers impressive capability and everyday usability, especially when it has been properly cared for.

• Owners rate the BMW M5 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For long-term ownership, you should plan for higher maintenance and repair costs than you would expect from a mainstream sedan, so a well-documented service history matters.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW M5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: In hybrid mode, the M5 sedan is rated at 14 mpg combined, while the wagon is rated at 13 mpg combined. The M5 is a usable plug-in hybrid, with 25 miles of EPA-rated electric range for the sedan and 24 miles for the M5 Touring wagon.

Which BMW M5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 BMW M5 offers these trims:

• BMW M5 Sedan: The core model pairs the 717-horsepower plug-in hybrid V8 with xDrive, active steering, adaptive dampers, and a standard glass roof with power sunshade; it suits you if you want the main M5 experience with the broadest everyday usability.
• BMW M5 Touring: This wagon adds the same performance hardware plus extra practicality, underfloor bracing, and a small rear spoiler; it is the best-value choice if you want M5 speed with more cargo flexibility.

What BMW M5 do most buyers choose?

The BMW M5 years with the most listings are 2026, 2025, and 2019.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choices, which can make it easier to compare prices, equipment, and condition. They also tend to be the years where you can find the broadest mix of listings and deal quality.

What is the BMW M5's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the listed model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The declines are fairly close in size, with the newest listed year showing the sharpest drop. That pattern suggests recent M5s have become more approachable while still holding strong enthusiast appeal.

The 2019, 2023, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW M5 safe?

• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 8/10
• 2022: 7/10

Standard driver-assistance features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with automatic speed limit adjustment, blind-spot monitors, parking sensors, and a Backup Assistant that can automatically reverse the car out of tight parking spaces or driveways by mirroring the original control inputs made by the driver to enter the space.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used BMW M5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −7.91% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −7.8%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2026 model has the most listings. The BMW M5 offers a rare mix of supercar pace and everyday comfort.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: BMW threw everything it had at the 5 Series to turn it into the M5. Under the hood is a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a plug-in hybrid system, with total system output of 717 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The M5 has version 8.5 of the iDrive operating system, incorporating wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, YouTube video streaming, and AirConsole gaming.
• Safety: Standard driver-assistance features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with automatic speed limit adjustment, blind-spot monitors, parking sensors, and a Backup Assistant.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $123,275 for the sedan and $125,275 for the wagon.

If you're buying used today, the 2026 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.