BMW 7 Series value and depreciation
Known for flagship limousine with brutal depreciation.
Projected value of a new BMW 7 Series
We class the BMW 7 Series as a luxury flagship & exotic in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 54% after three years and 37% after five. Flagship saloons and exotics shed value brutally once the first owner is done. Some halo cars (911, certain AMG and M cars) beat this curve and carry per-model overrides.
Retention table
| After | Retained | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 76% | R 1 746 146 | R 1 536 608 |
| 3 years | 54% | R 1 239 425 | R 1 090 694 |
| 5 years | 37% | R 857 960 | R 755 005 |
| 7 years | 25% | R 586 405 | R 516 036 |
| 10 years | 14% | R 325 103 | R 286 091 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 2 302 104; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
BMW's flagship sedan has been on sale in South Africa continuously since the 1990s as the main rival to the Mercedes S-Class. Executive and chauffeur buyers dominate the small new market. Depreciation is severe, which makes lightly used examples look like bargains until the maintenance bills arrive.
What used 7 Series years are worth today
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| Year | Est. retail today | Trade-in | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 7 Series | R 2 302 104 | R 2 025 852 | Details → |
| 2025 7 Series | R 1 655 115 | R 1 456 501 | Details → |
| 2024 7 Series | R 1 321 738 | R 1 163 129 | Details → |
| 2023 7 Series | R 1 055 511 | R 928 850 | Details → |
| 2022 7 Series | R 832 403 | R 732 515 | Details → |
| 2021 7 Series | R 656 455 | R 577 680 | Details → |
| 2020 7 Series | R 517 697 | R 455 573 | Details → |
| 2019 7 Series | R 403 117 | R 354 743 | Details → |
| 2018 7 Series | R 313 896 | R 276 228 | Details → |
| 2017 7 Series | R 244 422 | R 215 091 | Details → |
| 2016 7 Series | R 190 325 | R 167 486 | Details → |
| 2015 7 Series | R 148 201 | R 130 417 | Details → |
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BMW 7 Series: common questions
What is a BMW 7 Series worth after 3 years?
A BMW 7 Series bought new today for R 2 302 104 is projected to be worth about R 1 239 425 after three years, which is 54% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 1 090 694.
Does the BMW 7 Series hold its value?
We class the BMW 7 Series as a luxury flagship & exotic in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 54% after three years and 37% after five. Flagship saloons and exotics shed value brutally once the first owner is done. Some halo cars (911, certain AMG and M cars) beat this curve and carry per-model overrides.
What does a used BMW 7 Series cost?
As a guide: a 2024 model is worth about R 1 321 738 retail today, while a 2015 model sits around R 148 201. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.
What would a BMW 7 Series cost per month?
Financing a new BMW 7 Series at R 2 302 104 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 40 237 per month before bank fees and insurance.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.