BMW Depreciation Calculator
A typical BMW keeps about 41% of its price after 3 years and 28% after 5, faster than average for its class. Enter your own numbers below.
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Today $55,000
- Total value lost
- $39,831 (72%)
- Cost of depreciation per month
- $664
- Each extra 1,000 miles a year costs
- $379 by the end
- Worst single year
- $17,875
| Year | Value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $55,000 | — | 0% |
| Year 1 | $37,125 | $17,875 · 33% | 32% |
| Year 2 | $28,308 | $8,817 · 24% | 49% |
| Year 3 | $22,292 | $6,015 · 21% | 59% |
| Year 4 | $18,113 | $4,180 · 19% | 67% |
| Year 5 | $15,169 | $2,943 · 16% | 72% |
BMW depreciation rate
High out-of-warranty repair costs and frequent lease returns push used prices down, most of all on big sedans. Popular models: 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, 7 Series.
| Value left after | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW (model estimate) | 68% | 41% | 28% | 21% |
| Average luxury car | 74% | 50% | 37% | 30% |
The brand tier (loses value fast) reflects recurring patterns in Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards and iSeeCars depreciation studies. It shifts the yearly loss by about a quarter. It isn't model-specific data; check listings for a sale price.
See also: cars that hold their value, depreciation rate by year and compare two vehicles.
Questions people ask
How fast does a BMW depreciate?
BMW vehicles generally lose value faster than average for their class. Using AssetDropper's model for a typical luxury car with BMW's resale tier, one keeps about 68% of its price after one year, 41% after three and 28% after five. Individual models vary a lot, so use the calculator with your own price, age and mileage.
Which BMW models hold their value best?
Among the BMW lineup (3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, 7 Series), the models that resale studies by Kelley Blue Book and iSeeCars tend to rate highest are usually the trucks, SUVs and long-running nameplates. High out-of-warranty repair costs and frequent lease returns push used prices down, most of all on big sedans.
Is a used BMW a good buy?
Often, yes: fast depreciation means a 2–4-year-old BMW can cost far less than new. Budget for out-of-warranty repairs and get a pre-purchase inspection.
How do I estimate my BMW's value?
Enter today's value (or the price you paid) and the vehicle's age above. The calculator continues the depreciation curve from that age. For an exact sale price, check current listings for the same model, year, trim and mileage near you.