Above market
BMW 5 Series
2015 525d Se Auto
DieselAutomatic105,000 mi2015
Band D · £170/yr
Finance available on request
£7,990
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (73)· Market Harborough
Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr
Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)
Most common in stock
£200/yr
50% of BMW 5 Series
Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr
If over £40k new · years 2–6
How BMW 5 Series road tax is worked out
| CO₂ | Petrol / EV / RDE2 diesel | Non-RDE2 diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 0 g/km | £10 | £10 |
| 1–50 g/km | £115 | £135 |
| 51–75 g/km | £135 | £280 |
| 76–90 g/km | £280 | £365 |
| 91–100 g/km | £365 | £405 |
| 101–110 g/km | £405 | £455 |
| 111–130 g/km | £455 | £560 |
| 131–150 g/km | £560 | £1,410 |
| 151–170 g/km | £1,410 | £2,270 |
| 171–190 g/km | £2,270 | £3,420 |
| 191–225 g/km | £3,420 | £4,850 |
| 226–255 g/km | £4,850 | £5,690 |
| Over 255 g/km | £5,690 | £5,690 |
After the first year
2026/27- £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
- +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
- Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
- Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.
Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.
BMW 5 Series in stock now — from £7,990
Great price
BMW 5 Series
2018 520d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic95,437 mi2018
£200/yr
£249/mo
£11,397
cash
SWS Car Sales Ltd·3.8 (121)· Cobham
BMW 5 Series
2016 535d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic94,144 mi2016
Band F · £225/yr
£272/mo
£11,690
cash
Ezy Access·4.5 (207)· South Ruislip
BMW 5 Series
2016 520d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic38,592 mi2016
Band C · £35/yr
£303/mo
£13,304
cash
AB Dealers·4.6 (196)· Feltham
Above market
BMW 5 Series
2020 530d M Sport Auto
DieselAutomatic78,000 mi2020
£200/yr
£447/mo
£19,990
cash
Protheroes·4.4 (73)· Market Harborough
Above market
BMW 5 Series
2022 520d M Sport Mhev Auto
DieselAutomatic42,052 mi2022
£200/yr
£552/mo
£25,495
cash
Maybury Car Sales·4.7 (11)· Edinburgh
Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax
Trim-level specifications for the BMW 5-Series (Diesel, Petrol, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 800 recorded variants.
Performance
- 105–716 bhp
- Power
- 2.9s
- 0–60 mph (fastest)
- 190 mph
- Top speed
- 1,766–4,999 cc
- Engine
Economy & running costs
- 19–68 mpg
- Fuel economy
- 13–357 g/km
- CO₂
- 63 mi
- Electric range (max)
- £600
- Road tax (VED)
- 28–50 of 50
- Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
- 4,907 mm
- Length
- 1,981 mm
- Width
- 1,468 mm
- Height
- 2,968 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,700 kg
- Weight
- 5
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
Euro NCAP safety
- 4★
- Adult
- 4★
- Child
- 1★
- Pedestrian
The BMW 5-Series M5 (05-10) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:
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| Trim | Fuel | Power | MPG | CO₂ | Ins. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 5dr DCTAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 716 bhp | 27.2 mpg | 39 | 49 |
| M5 4dr DCTAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 716 bhp | 27.4 mpg | 34 | 49 |
| 530e M Sport 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 294 bhp | 39.8 mpg | 16 | 40 |
| 520i M Sport 5dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 205 bhp | 42.8 - 46.3 mpg | 138 | 34 |
| 550e xDrive M Sport 4dr Auto [Tech+/Comfort+]Automatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 482 bhp | 36.7 mpg | 18 | 44 |
| 530e M Sport Pro 4dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 294 bhp | 42.2 mpg | 14 | 40 |
| 520i M Sport 4dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol | 205 bhp | 45.6 - 48.7 mpg | 130 | 35 |
| M5 CS 4dr DCTAutomatic | Petrol | 626 bhp | 25 mpg | 256 | — |
| M5 Competition 4dr DCT [Ultimate Pack] 4dAutomatic | Petrol | 616 bhp | 25 - 25.4 mpg | 254 | 50 |
| M550i xDrive 4dr Auto 4dAutomatic | Petrol | 522 bhp | 26.2 - 26.6 mpg | 243 | 46 |
| 545e xDrive SE 4dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 388 bhp | 34.9 - 36.2 mpg | 39 | 43 |
| 545e xDrive M Sport Edition 4dr AutoAutomatic | Petrol Parallel PHEV | 388 bhp | 33.6 mpg | 47 | 44 |
Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is road tax on a BMW 5 Series?
- A BMW 5 Series registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
- Do electric BMW 5 Seriess pay road tax?
- Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
- What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
- Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
- How is road tax calculated for the BMW 5 Series?
- For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
- How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
- For used cars, those registered from April 2017 typically pay a first-year rate based on CO2, then a standard flat rate. A surcharge applies for cars with a list price over £40,000 for the first five years of the standard rate. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed purely on their CO2 emissions bands.
- Do electric BMW 5 Series models pay road tax?
- Historically, fully electric vehicles have been exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). However, this exemption is changing, so it is important to check the current rules and the specific vehicle's registration date for the most accurate information.
- How many BMW 5 Series cars are for sale?
- We currently have 6 BMW 5 Series models for sale, ranging from model years 2015 to 2022.