1998 BMW 5 Series
1998 BMW 5 Series sold for a median of $7,850 over the last 12 months, based on 11 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $6,700 and $12,070. 154 currently for sale.
1998 BMW 5 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $15k | $9.4k–$20k | 39 | 102 |
| 1996 | $18k | $9.3k–$20k | 5 | 5 |
| 1997 | $8.1k | $6k–$11k | 28 | 119 |
| 1998 | $7.7k | $6.2k–$11k | 28 | 154 |
| 1999 | $9k | $5k–$16k | 34 | 151 |
| 2000 | $7.8k | $6.1k–$12k | 75 | 271 |
| 2001 | $11k | $6.8k–$14k | 62 | 294 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1998 BMW 5 Series by version
- E39 5 Series
- $7.5k median, 15 sales in 3 years, 71 for sale
- E39 540i
- $8.6k median, 13 sales in 3 years, 82 for sale
Recent 1998 BMW 5 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1998 BMW 528i Sedan Sep 11, 2026, Cars & Bids | $6,600 | 54,100 | Cars & Bids |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 1998 BMW 528i Sport 5-Speed Jul 1, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $11,990 | 92,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1998 BMW 528i Jun 22, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $6,800 | 60,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1998 BMW 528i Jun 16, 2026, Cars & Bids | $7,850 | 45,900 | Cars & Bids |
| May 13, 2026 | 1998 BMW 540i Sedan May 13, 2026, Cars & Bids | $20,250 | 39,000 | Cars & Bids |
| May 4, 2026 | 1998 BMW 523i May 4, 2026, Car & Classic | $11,717 | 8,562 | Car & Classic |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 1998 BMW 528i Apr 30, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $7,150 | 55,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1998 BMW 540i Jan 15, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $5,775 | 66,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 1998 BMW 525 TDS Touring Wagon Jan 13, 2026, Mecum | $19,800 | 29,766 | Mecum |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 1998 BMW 528i Dec 27, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $4,500 | 127,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 1998 BMW 540i Sport Dec 27, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $12,150 | 69,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 26, 2025 | 1998 BMW 540i Sport Oct 26, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $10,000 | 85,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1998 BMW 540i Sport Sep 22, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $4,500 | 136,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 1998 BMW 540i Sep 11, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $8,600 | 128,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 1998 BMW 540i Sep 5, 2025, eBay | $1,000 | 135,000 | eBay |
Listings
361 1998 BMW 5 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 154 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 1998 BMW 5 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1998 BMW 5 Series sold for a median of $7,850 across 11 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $6,700 and $12,070. There are 154 currently for sale.
How many 1998 BMW 5 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 154 1998 BMW 5 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.