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Diesel
40 days avg on market · Low data confidence
No ROI listings currently available
There are 12 NI listings for this model. Switch to "All" or "NI" source filter above to see pricing data.
Updated 14h ago · ROI · Low confidence
Expected price
€24,950
retail ~€24,950 · private ~€23,233 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days
Est. trade-in
€16,263 – €19,748
Avg mileage
144k km
typical 152k km
Days listed
40d
avg on market · demand 57/100
Price drops
1.4%
2 of 141 ads, avg €1,050 reduction
2018 BMW 5 Series · Diesel · per year
Estimated annual cost
€6,542/yr
Per month
€545/mo
Depreciation
€3,194
49% of total
Fuel / electricity
€1,498
23% of total
Maintenance
€1,650
25% of total
Road tax
€200
3% of total
Assumptions: Depreciation based on €24,950 current market median at 12.8%/yr (regression from 151 listings across multiple years). Fuel cost assumes 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average), Irish fuel prices. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime). Maintenance is an AI estimate based on typical independent garage rates for this model.
16,000 km/yr · Ireland rates
BMW 5 Series 2018, all powertrain variants
Market-level estimateAll available fuel types sorted cheapest to run · WLTP figures where available · current market highlighted
45% electric (18.0 kWh) + 55% petrol (7.5 L/100 km)
median €23,267
4.5 L/100 km, diesel
median €25,412
7.5 L/100 km, petrol
median €24,800
Assumptions: 16,000 km/yr (CSO Ireland average). Fuel: petrol €2.00/L, diesel €2.20/L. EV: smart-night €0.17/kWh (80%), day €0.30/kWh (20%). PHEV split: 45% electric, 55% petrol. WLTP consumption figures used where available; real-world usage is typically 10-20% higher. Road tax uses Irish CO2-based motor tax bands (NEDC regime, 2008-2020 registrations).
AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates
€1,650
estimated per year
The 2018 BMW 5 Series diesel requires vigilant DPF and fuel injector management to avoid costly repairs; regular specialist servicing (not just main dealer intervals) using quality fuel and quality oils is essential to preserve long-term reliability and avoid limp-mode activation.
AI-generated estimate · costs vary by usage and service history · not a financial forecast
27 year-cohort data points
This BMW 5 Series is holding its value 5.2% better than the industry average, suggesting strong demand.
Market rate from 27 year-cohort medians (log-linear trend). Industry rate: 18.0%/yr for BMW. Not a financial forecast.
BMW 5 Series · Diesel
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