What is a 2016 BMW 5 Series worth?
Our estimate for a 10-year-old BMW 5 Series in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2016 5 Series on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2016 model sits today: 10 years in, 84% 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 121 236 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 100 741 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 69 559 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 51 677 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 2 119/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | R 153 925 | — | See value → |
| 2016 (this page) | R 121 236 | +R 32 689 to newest | |
| 2015 | R 95 489 | +R 58 436 to newest | See value → |
2016 BMW 5 Series: common questions
What is a 2016 BMW 5 Series worth in South Africa?
Around R 121 236 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 132 147 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 110 325. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 106 688.
Is a 2016 BMW 5 Series a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 84% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 121 236 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 51 677 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 2016 BMW 5 Series cost new?
About R 753 292 at launch pricing in 2016 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 16% of that.
What would financing a 2016 BMW 5 Series cost monthly?
At R 121 236 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 2 119 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.