1979 BMW 5 Series
1979 BMW 5 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | $10k | – | 1 | 4 |
| 1977 | $9.4k | – | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | $9k | – | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | $9.9k | – | 2 | 6 |
| 1980 | $23k | – | 2 | 9 |
| 1981 | $3.5k | – | 1 | 3 |
| 1982 | $16k | $6.2k–$24k | 8 | 7 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1979 BMW 5 Series by version
- E12 5 Series
- $9.9k median, 2 sales in 3 years, 6 for sale
Recent 1979 BMW 5 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2024 | 1979 BMW 528i Jul 22, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $9,650 | 21,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 22, 2023 | 1979 BMW 520 Nov 22, 2023, Bring a Trailer | $10,100 | 55,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 22, 2022 | 1979 BMW 528i Aug 22, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $10,250 | 155,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 12, 2022 | 1979 BMW 528i May 12, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $23,000 | 48,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 18, 2019 | 1979 BMW 528i Mar 18, 2019, Bring a Trailer | $3,800 | 67,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 17, 2018 | 1979 BMW 528i May 17, 2018, Bring a Trailer | $6,200 | 96,700 | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 15, 2018 | 1979 BMW 528i Feb 15, 2018, Bring a Trailer | $6,500 | 157,800 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1979 BMW 528i Turbocharged Project Mar 9, 2017, Bring a Trailer | $2,376 | 97,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 14, 2015 | 1979 BMW 528i Oct 14, 2015, Bring a Trailer | $5,045 | 118,363 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 17, 2015 | 1979 BMW 528i 5-Speed Sep 17, 2015, Bring a Trailer | $6,400 | 116,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
24 1979 BMW 5 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 6 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many 1979 BMW 5 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 6 1979 BMW 5 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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