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2005 BMW M5

✦ Shifty Estimate

$32,100

24.8% · 12 mo
High confidence$17K to $48K
12 months median
$29K
Sales, 12 months
46
For sale now
10
Original MSRP
$86,500 · ▼ 63% since

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2005 BMW M5

2005 to 2010 · Sedan

Price history

$50k$100k$150kJan 20252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $32k
Sold Bid, not sold
50 sales · 7 unsoldmedian $29kupdated Sep 2026

Recent sales

51 sales

For sale now

10 listings
  • 2008 · Black · 108,000 mi · VLD Holding Inc.$37,450
  • 2008 · White · 62,079 mi · The Group B$49,900
  • 2006 · Black · 55,521 mi · Harvest Auto Family$26,199
  • 2006 · Silverstone Silver Metallic · 64,337 mi · Motor Cars of Chicago$25,353
  • 2010 · Blue · 89,276 mi · CarGuyz Motors$43,598
  • 2008 · Black · 80,160 mi · Topline Auto Group$34,999
  • 2008 · Black · 65,215 mi · Topline Auto Group$34,999
  • 2009 · BLACK · 68,736 mi · Radical Auto Deals$40,136
  • 2006 · Blue · 61,372 mi · Auto Land$24,995
  • 2008 · Black Sapphire Metallic · 51,918 mi · Proper Performance Motors$55,995

Specifications

Engine
V10, 5.0L
Power
500 hp
Torque
384 lb-ft
0 to 60
4.1s
Top speed
155 mph
Transmission
Semi-Automatic (F1 / SMG / E-Gear)
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$86,500

Common questions

How much does a BMW M5 cost?

A 2005 BMW M5 cost $86,500 new. Over the past 12 months, 46 have sold publicly at a median of $29,365. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $32,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $17,200 to $48,400, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2005 BMW M5 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $32,100, up 24.8% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 46 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a BMW M5 a good investment?

It has depreciated 63% against its $86,500 list price. Values are up 24.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $12,500 to $156,800, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a BMW M5 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $21,000Sep 3, 2026Interlagos Blue Metallic · 47,200 mi
  • $22,750Sep 2, 2026Black Sapphire Metallic · 68,000 mi
  • $12,500Aug 27, 2026Black Sapphire Metallic · 138,600 mi

The E60 M5 represents BMW's most audacious M car experiment—a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V10 that screams to 8,250 rpm, borrowed directly from Formula One technology. With 500 horsepower and 384 lb-ft, this sedan could hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds while seating five in luxury. The S85 engine, shared with the E63 M6, required exotic materials and engineering that made it prohibitively expensive to develop today. BMW built just 20,548 examples worldwide, making it the rarest M5 generation. The SMG III transmission remains divisive—loved by purists for its race-bred character, criticized by others for daily driving. Values have climbed steadily as collectors recognize this as the end of an era—the last naturally aspirated M5 and arguably the most characterful. Rod bearing issues are well-documented but manageable with proper maintenance, making sorted examples increasingly desirable.