What is a 2023 BMW 5 Series worth?
Our estimate for a 3-year-old BMW 5 Series in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2023 5 Series on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2023 model sits today: 3 years in, 44% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 16% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 617 418 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 520 499 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 369 914 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 247 504 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 10 791/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R 761 754 | — | See value → |
| 2023 (this page) | R 617 418 | +R 144 336 to newest | |
| 2022 | R 493 364 | +R 268 390 to newest | See value → |
2023 BMW 5 Series: common questions
What is a 2023 BMW 5 Series worth in South Africa?
Around R 617 418 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 672 986 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 561 850. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 543 328.
Is a 2023 BMW 5 Series a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 44% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 617 418 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 247 504 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 2023 BMW 5 Series cost new?
About R 1 095 798 at launch pricing in 2023 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 56% of that.
What would financing a 2023 BMW 5 Series cost monthly?
At R 617 418 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 10 791 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.