1981 BMW 5 Series
1981 BMW 5 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1983 | $5.2k | $4.9k–$7.1k | 5 | 7 |
| 1984 | $8.5k | $3.8k–$10k | 9 | 16 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1981 BMW 5 Series by version
- E12 5 Series
- $3.5k median, 1 sale in 3 years, 3 for sale
Recent 1981 BMW 5 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2024 | 1981 BMW 528i Jul 30, 2024, Bring a Trailer | $3,528 | 137,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 28, 2022 | 1981 BMW 528i 5-Speed Jun 28, 2022, Bring a Trailer | $14,666 | 158,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 15, 2014 | 1981 BMW M535i Oct 15, 2014, Bring a Trailer | $18,000 | 139,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
13 1981 BMW 5 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 3 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 1981 BMW 5 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 3 1981 BMW 5 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.
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