What is a 2011 BMW 5 Series worth?
Our estimate for a 15-year-old BMW 5 Series in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2011 5 Series on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2011 model sits today: 15 years in, 94% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 17% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 36 749 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 30 537 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 21 085 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 15 664 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 642/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | R 46 658 | — | See value → |
| 2011 (this page) | R 36 749 | +R 9 909 to newest |
2011 BMW 5 Series: common questions
What is a 2011 BMW 5 Series worth in South Africa?
Around R 36 749 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 40 056 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 33 442. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 32 339.
Is a 2011 BMW 5 Series a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 94% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 36 749 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 15 664 more. As a premium (established) model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2011 BMW 5 Series cost new?
About R 576 369 at launch pricing in 2011 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 6% of that.
What would financing a 2011 BMW 5 Series cost monthly?
At R 36 749 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 642 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.