# BMW 5 Series 540I prices

> The median asking price of a BMW 5 Series 540I is $25,990, across 447 for sale with a median model year of 2019. The 2018, the model year with the most for sale, has a median asking price of $20,533.

Trim page · 1995–2023 · data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-5-series-540i)

- For sale: 447 cars, model years 1995–2023
- Median asking price: $25,990 (447 for sale, median model year 2019)
- Most are priced between $4,045 and $43,017, depending on model year and mileage
- The 2018, the model year with the most for sale: median $20,533 (89 for sale)
- Auction results on record: 0

## Price by model year

Asking prices of cars for sale now and sold prices over the last three years.

| Model year | For sale | Median asking | Sold · 3 yrs | Median sold | Middle 50% sold |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| 2023 | 76 | $40,306 | 0 | — | — |
| 2022 | 33 | $35,737 | 0 | — | — |
| 2021 | 64 | $32,993 | 0 | — | — |
| 2020 | 34 | $27,257 | 0 | — | — |
| 2019 | 72 | $23,848 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 89 | $20,533 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 61 | $19,500 | 0 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | $14,945 | 0 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | $12,372 | 0 | — | — |
| 2000 | 2 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1999 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1 | — | 0 | — | — |

## Editions and packages

Each priced on its own.

| Trim | Years | For sale | Median asking |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [540i xDrive](https://ottoquest.com/variants/bmw-5-series-540i-xdrive.md) | 2017–2027 | 592 | $35,592 |

## What's for sale

- Gearbox: Auto 98%, Manual 2%
- Body: Sedan 100%
- Drive: RWD 100%

## Specs and fuel economy

EPA figures by model year.

| Model year | Combined MPG | EV range | Class |
| --- | ---: | ---: | --- |
| 2016 | 26 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 26 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 26 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2013 | 26 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2012 | 26 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2005 | 17–19 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 2004 | 17–19 | — | Midsize Cars |
| 1988 | 12–19 | — | Compact Cars |
| 1987 | 16–20 | — | Compact Cars |
| 1986 | 16–23 | — | Compact Cars |
| 1985 | 17–24 | — | Compact Cars |
| 1984 | 18–20 | — | Compact Cars |

## Safety recalls

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the BMW 5 Series 540I. By model year: 2023 (1), 2014 (1), 2013 (1), 2011 (4), 2010 (5), 2009 (3), 2008 (3), 2007 (3), 2006 (3), 2005 (2), 2004 (2). A recall repair is free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN before buying.

## BMW 5 Series 540I prices: common questions

### How much does a BMW 5 Series 540I cost?

The median asking price of a BMW 5 Series 540I is $25,990, across 447 cars for sale in the U.S. Most are priced between $4,045 and $43,017, depending on the model year and mileage. The 2018, the model year with the most for sale, asks a median of $20,533.

### Which BMW 5 Series 540I model year is the cheapest?

Among model years with at least 10 cars for sale, the 2017 BMW 5 Series 540I asks the least: a median of $19,500 across 61 cars, with a typical 87,292 miles. The 2023 asks $40,306.

### Which BMW 5 Series 540I model year has the most cars for sale?

The 2018: 89 of the 447 for sale, at a median asking price of $20,533.

## More

- Value a BMW 5 Series 540I: https://ottoquest.com/value?model=bmw-5-series&variant=bmw-5-series-540i
- BMW 5 Series 540I for sale, with each car's market value: https://ottoquest.com/listings?variant=bmw-5-series-540i
- Check one car's price: https://ottoquest.com/deal-check.md?vin=<VIN>&price=<price>&mileage=<miles> (markdown; the page is https://ottoquest.com/deal-check)
- Value a car by model, trim, year and mileage: https://ottoquest.com/value
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