1988 BMW 5 Series
1988 BMW 5 Series sold for a median of $20,250 over the last 12 months, based on 5 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $19,000 and $22,000. 37 currently for sale.
1988 BMW 5 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | $13k | $9k–$17k | 23 | 31 |
| 1986 | $15k | $9.9k–$22k | 18 | 19 |
| 1987 | $17k | $13k–$22k | 27 | 35 |
| 1988 | $14k | $9.3k–$21k | 28 | 37 |
| 1989 | $9.7k | $6.2k–$11k | 6 | 22 |
| 1990 | $14k | $10k–$23k | 13 | 44 |
| 1991 | $9.9k | $8.9k–$14k | 8 | 23 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1988 BMW 5 Series by version
- E28 5 Series
- $14k median, 28 sales in 3 years, 34 for sale
- E34 5 Series
- 0 sales in 3 years, 2 for sale
Recent 1988 BMW 5 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1988 BMW 535i 5-Speed Aug 12, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $26,500 | 115,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1988 BMW 520i Aug 11, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $20,250 | 18,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1988 BMW 535is Jun 9, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $19,000 | 208,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 24, 2026 | 1988 BMW 535is Jan 24, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $11,000 | – | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1988 BMW 535is Jan 15, 2026, Cars & Bids | $22,000 | 168,000 | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 1988 BMW 528e 5-Speed Oct 29, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $6,900 | 282,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 1988 BMW 5-Series 528e Oct 27, 2025, eBay | $510 | 66,968 | eBay |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 1988 BMW 535i Oct 25, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $35,000 | 46,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 1988 BMW 535is Oct 23, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $20,500 | 100,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 1988 BMW 535i 5-Speed Oct 20, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $27,000 | 171,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 1988 BMW 5-Series 535is Sep 29, 2025, eBay | $4,800 | – | eBay |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 1988 BMW 535is Sep 1, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $11,785 | 229,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 1988 BMW 535i Aug 2, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $12,250 | 231,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 29, 2025 | 1988 BMW 535is May 29, 2025, Cars & Bids | $9,300 | 243,000 | Cars & Bids |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 1988 BMW 5 Series 535is Apr 22, 2025, Cars & Bids | $21,000 | – | Cars & Bids |
Listings
214 1988 BMW 5 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 37 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 much does a 1988 BMW 5 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1988 BMW 5 Series sold for a median of $20,250 across 5 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $19,000 and $22,000. There are 37 currently for sale.
How many 1988 BMW 5 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 37 1988 BMW 5 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.