BMW 5 Series Gen IV auctions in the USA
We collected BMW 5 Series Gen IV data from Copart and IAAI auctions: 1,235 finished auctions and 27 active listings. Below are this generation's price statistics, most common damage types and live auctions.
BMW 5 Series
Auction statistics
- Active listings
- 27
- Cars sold
- 1,235
- Average final price
- $1,197
- Median price
- $400
- Price range
- $150 – $4,065
| Year | Cars sold | Average final price |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 311 | $1,406 |
| 2002 | 273 | $1,079 |
| 2001 | 205 | $1,067 |
| 2000 | 194 | $1,938 |
| 1999 | 88 | $694 |
| 1998 | 69 | $450 |
| 1997 | 95 | $627 |
Buyers most often pick these body styles: Sedan, Wagon. Typical damage among sold cars: Front end (535), Side (133), Normal wear (124).
BMW 5 Series Gen IV model years
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BMW 5 Series Gen IV from the USA: the real all-in price
Winning bid, auction fees, shipping, customs duty and taxes — the full cost of importing to Poland, computed from real recent sales.
zł 23,551
Depending on the car: from zł 18,529 to zł 35,643
Based on the 19 most recent sales
Calculate the cost of a specific carWhat makes up this amount (on average)
- Car price (winning bid)
- zł 2,999
- Auction fees
- zł 1,558
- Shipping to Poland
- zł 11,578
- Customs duty, VAT and excise
- zł 7,416
Live auctions
$375
2002 BMW 5 Series 525i
WBADT43442GZ98692
2.5 L • 6 • 184 hp • RWD • AT
Run and drive • 334k km
$325
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i
WBADT63473CK41029
3.0 L • 6 • 225 hp • RWD • AT
Run and drive • 241k km
$80
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i
WBADT434X3G026015
2.5 L • 6 • 184 hp • RWD • AT
Run and drive • 256k km
$0
$1,000
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i
WBADT63443CK37035
3.0 L • 6 • 225 hp • RWD • AT
Run and drive • 244k km
$225
$1,000
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i
WBADT63453CK43362
3.0 L • 6 • 225 hp • RWD • AT
Engine starts • 142k km
$25
$2,700
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i
WBADN63453GN88989
4.4 L • V8 • 282 hp • RWD • AT
Engine starts • Not provided
$25
$1,725
1997 BMW 5 Series 540i
WBADE6326VBW57686
4.4 L • V8 • RWD • AT
Run and drive • 412k km
$10,600
$17,195
2000 BMW 5 Series M5
WBSDE9341YBZ94656
5.0 L • V8 • 394 hp • RWD • MT
Run and drive • 248k km
$700
$1,500
1997 BMW 5 Series 540i
WBADE5323VBV90118
4.4 L • V8 • RWD • MT
Not provided • 285k km
$0
$1,350
1998 BMW 5 Series 540i
WBADE6323WBW59042
4.4 L • V8 • RWD • AT
Run and drive • 325k km
$0
2002 BMW 5 Series 525i
WBADT43402GY43329
2.5 L • 6 • 184 hp • RWD • AT
Run and drive • 221k km
$0
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i
WBADT634X3CK28288
3.0 L • 6 • 225 hp • RWD • AT
Run and drive • Not provided
Recent sales
| Vehicle | Year | Damage | Mileage | Final price | Auction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2003 BMW 5 Series 530iWBADT63423CK29127 | 2003 | Side | 118,003 mi | $1,900 | Jul 6, 2026 |
 2001 BMW 5 Series 530iWBADT63481CF09702 | 2001 | Minor dent scratches | 185,599 mi | $300 | Jul 1, 2026 |
 2002 BMW 5 Series 540iWBADN63442GN86620 | 2002 | Minor dent scratches | 184,985 mi | $1,700 | Jul 1, 2026 |
 1997 BMW 5 Series 528iWBADD5320VBV53465 | 1997 | Rear end | 220,639 mi | $425 | Jul 1, 2026 |
 2003 BMW 5 Series 530iWBADT634X3CK36875 | 2003 | Rear end | 146,312 mi | $1,350 | Jun 30, 2026 |
 2002 BMW 5 Series 530iWBADT63462CH89640 | 2002 | Front end | 1 mi | $325 | Jun 30, 2026 |
 2003 BMW 5 Series 530iWBADT53473CE94316 | 2003 | Rear end | 129,592 mi | $525 | Jun 29, 2026 |
 2003 BMW 5 Series 530iWBADT63403CK39526 | 2003 | Minor dent scratches | 0 mi | $1,075 | Jun 29, 2026 |
 2002 BMW 5 Series 525iWBADT43432GY40750 | 2002 | Normal wear | 232,591 mi | $650 | Jun 28, 2026 |
 2003 BMW 5 Series 530iWBADT63473CK28202 | 2003 | Front end | 1,211,166 mi | $600 | Jun 26, 2026 |
 1998 BMW 5 Series 528iWBADD632XWGT90964 | 1998 | Side | 202,909 mi | $275 | Jun 25, 2026 |
 1997 BMW 5 Series 528iWBADD6325VBW18039 | 1997 | Front end | 237,687 mi | $350 | Jun 25, 2026 |
 2000 BMW 5 Series 540iWBADN5340YGC95960 | 2000 | Normal wear | 171,685 mi | $1,025 | Jun 25, 2026 |
 2002 BMW 5 Series 525iWBADT43482GY95212 | 2002 | Rear end | 158,402 mi | $450 | Jun 24, 2026 |
 2002 BMW 5 Series 530iWBADT63432CH90681 | 2002 | Top roof | 0 mi | $450 | Jun 24, 2026 |
 1997 BMW 5 Series 540iWBADE5320VBV92568 | 1997 | Front end | 0 mi | $600 | Jun 24, 2026 |
 2002 BMW 5 Series 525iWBADT33422GF42610 | 2002 | Burn | 194,469 mi | $575 | Jun 24, 2026 |
 1999 BMW 5 SeriesWBADN6333XGM60764 | 1999 | Normal wear | 187,099 mi | $575 | Jun 24, 2026 |
 2000 BMW 5 Series 528iWBADM534XYBY44545 | 2000 | Minor dent scratches | 134,118 mi | $3,000 | Jun 23, 2026 |
 2003 BMW 5 Series 530iWBADT63453CK45175 | 2003 | Normal wear | 1 mi | $425 | Jun 23, 2026 |
Good to know: BMW 5 Series Gen IV from US auctions
When buying a BMW 5 Series Gen IV at auction, compare the bid with the generation statistics: the $400 median and the $150–$4,065 range show where a bargain ends. Watch the damage type (most often Front end), the mileage and the sale document. The DreamBid calculator estimates the full import cost for every car.