1988-present
3 variants
8 sources
1988-present BMW M5 1988 BMW M5
Data-only generation page sourced from the serving MVs and recent listing rows. Encyclopedia prose and richer ISR sections will layer in later.
Generation Snapshot
61 sold at auction, median $29,999. 103 total results tracked from 8 auction houses.
Reference Image
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Total Results
103
All linked auction results for this generation.
Sold Count
61
Sold lots with recorded hammer prices.
Unsold Count
15
Reserve-not-met results tracked at auction.
Median Price
$29,999
All-time sold median for this generation.
P25
$20,250
25th percentile sold price.
P75
$37,550
75th percentile sold price.
Low Sale
$4,000
Lowest sold price captured so far.
High Sale
$90,536
Highest sold price captured so far.
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median | $29,999 |
| 25th percentile | $20,250 |
| 75th percentile | $37,550 |
| Low sale | $4,000 |
| High sale | $90,536 |
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | 1988 BMW M5 | Cars & Bids | $53,025 | Sold |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 1988 BMW M5 | Bring a Trailer | $31,500 | Sold |
| Oct 15, 2025 | M52-Powered 1989 BMW 325i Sedan 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $9,450 | Sold |
| Oct 1, 2025 | M54B30-Powered 1989 BMW 318i Sedan 5-Speed | Bring a Trailer | $30,713 | Sold |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1988 BMW (E28) M5 - LHD | Collecting Cars | $40,100 | Sold |
| Dec 7, 2024 | 1988 BMW M5 | Bring a Trailer | $93,975 | Sold |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 1991 BMW E34 M5 | Car & Classic | $16,902 | Sold |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 1989 BMW (E34) M5 | Collecting Cars | $23,000 | Sold |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 1988 BMW M5 | Bring a Trailer | $34,125 | Sold |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 1988 BMW M5 at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $36,524 | Sold |
| Jul 19, 2024 | 1988 BMW M5 | Bring a Trailer | $68,775 | Sold |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1988 BMW M5 | Cars & Bids | $28,350 | Sold |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 1988 BMW M5 | Cars & Bids | — | Reserve not met |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 1988 BMW M5 at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $8,925 | Sold |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 1988 BMW M5 | Bring a Trailer | $30,479 | Sold |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 20-Years-Owned 1988 BMW M5 at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $18,060 | Sold |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 1988 BMW M5 | Bring a Trailer | $27,825 | Sold |
| Dec 7, 2023 | 1988 BMW M5 at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $84,000 | Sold |
| Nov 22, 2023 | 1988 BMW M5 | Bring a Trailer | $4,250 | Sold |
| Oct 14, 2023 | 1988 BMW M5 at No Reserve | Bring a Trailer | $21,000 | Sold |
Variant Surface
Tracked variants
| Variant | Slug |
|---|---|
| 3.5L 5MT RWD (316 HP) | 35l-5mt-rwd-316-hp-12904 |
| 3.8L 6MT RWD (340 HP) | 38l-6mt-rwd-340-hp-2459 |
| 4.9L V8 6MT RWD (400 HP) | 49l-v8-6mt-rwd-400-hp-3793 |
Structured FAQ
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.