BMW resale values in South Africa
BMW has assembled cars in South Africa since 1973 at its Rosslyn plant near Pretoria, which built the 3 Series for decades and now builds the X3 for local sale and export. It is one of the two dominant premium brands in the country and its products anchor the premium used market.
Brand depreciation profile
Projected value of a typical BMW at R 1 393 366, the median new price across the range, on the premium (established) curve. Estimates, not quotes.
Every BMW we track
Tap a model for its full value curve, year-by-year used values and rivals.
SUVs & crossovers
- New from
- R 813 899
- Worth in 3 years
- R 498 297 (61%)
- New from
- R 889 738
- Worth in 3 years
- R 544 728 (61%)
- New from
- R 1 077 260
- Worth in 3 years
- R 659 536 (61%)
- New from
- R 1 210 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 535 962 (44%)
- New from
- R 1 690 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 748 576 (44%)
- New from
- R 1 814 637
- Worth in 3 years
- R 1 091 517 (60%)
- New from
- R 1 935 637
- Worth in 3 years
- R 1 164 299 (60%)
- New from
- R 2 129 309
- Worth in 3 years
- R 1 230 776 (58%)
- New from
- R 2 249 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 996 181 (44%)
- New from
- R 3 675 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 1 956 479 (53%)
- Last new price
- R 1 208 731
- Worth in 3 years
- R 727 060 (60%)
Hatchbacks
Sedans
- New from
- R 920 231
- Worth in 3 years
- R 538 839 (59%)
- New from
- R 1 286 731
- Worth in 3 years
- R 724 997 (56%)
- New from
- R 1 500 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 625 155 (42%)
- New from
- R 1 812 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 755 187 (42%)
- New from
- R 2 302 104
- Worth in 3 years
- R 1 239 425 (54%)
- New from
- R 2 953 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 1 230 721 (42%)
Coupes & sports cars
- New from
- R 733 559
- Worth in 3 years
- R 417 581 (57%)
- New from
- R 963 645
- Worth in 3 years
- R 548 558 (57%)
- New from
- R 1 005 063
- Worth in 3 years
- R 572 135 (57%)
- New from
- R 2 255 352
- Worth in 3 years
- R 1 174 648 (52%)
- Last new price
- R 1 755 000
- Worth in 3 years
- R 848 538 (48%)
Keeps about 52% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 60% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Common questions about BMW values
Do BMW cars hold their value?
BMW sits in our "Premium (established)" depreciation tier. On our model a typical BMW keeps about 58% of its new price after three years, so a R 1 393 366 car would still be worth around R 809 112. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.
What is the cheapest new BMW?
The cheapest BMW we track is the 1 Series, from about R 713 395. After three years it should still be worth around R 429 562 on our estimates.
Which BMW holds value best?
On our numbers the BMW X1 holds value best, keeping about 61% of its price after three years, roughly R 498 297 of a R 813 899 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.