How much is a 2018 BMW 5 SeriesDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 BMW 5 SeriesDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €24,950, based on 150 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 BMW 5 Series depreciate per year?

A BMW 5 Series loses roughly 12.9% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 BMW 5 Series from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 BMW 5 SeriesDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 BMW 5 SeriesDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Switch powertrain:Diesel · 190 Plugin_hybrid · 112 Petrol · 3 Overview

Engine:All engines 2.0L · 150 3.0L · 8

Filter by trim, gearbox, source1 active

Trim:Competition · 1 Edition · 1 Luxury · 1 M Sport · 73 M Sport Plus · 2 M Sport Pro · 1 SE · 15 Unknown · 64

Gearbox:Manual · 97 Automatic · 55

Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

BMW 5 Series2018

Diesel

€24,950ROI listing median

€25,600All listing median

NI import est.€28,236

ROI cheaper by ~€3,286

30 days avg on market · High data confidence · VRT based on A9 (111–115 g/km) (18%), Revenue uses OMSP

Normal DemandHigh Confidence

Listing price range

€22k – €29k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

158

all active now

Updated 9h ago · all · High confidence

Median listing price

€25,600

private sale ~€23,839 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€15,393 – €18,692

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

145k km

typical 153k km

Days listed

30d

avg on market · demand 51/100

AI Market Summary

**Strong executive workhorse**: Spacious, refined cabin, responsive handling, and excellent motorway cruising comfort suit long-distance Irish drives.
**Decent value at median**: €24,950 is fair for age and mileage; +13.7% YoY suggests steady demand, but check individual examples against €21,950–€28k range for outliers.
**Diesel engine high-maintenance risk**: DPF clogging, injector carbon build-up, and electric parking brake faults are common on this generation—budget €800–€2,500 for DPF work alone.
**Before purchase, request full service history and get brake system inspected**: Rear caliper seizing and parking brake failures are electrical gremlins easily missed on test drive.
**Check NCT status and CO₂-based motor tax**: At 154k km, confirm outstanding recalls addressed and confirm NCT pass or budget for imminent test.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

188 bhp

Torque

400 Nm

295 lb·ft

0–62 mph

7.5s

146 mph top

Engine

2.0L

2000 cc

Boot space

530L

Seats

4 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

62.8 mpg

4.5 L/100km

Urban

56.4 mpg

Extra urban

68.9 mpg

CO₂

111 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

66L

Dimensions

Length

4.94m

4936 mm

Width

1.87m

Height

1.48m

Wheelbase

2.98m

Kerb weight

1,595 kg

2,245 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 91% · Child 85%

Insurance

Group 31E

Warranty

3 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

BMW 5 Series 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 BMW 5 Series diesel (G30) offers strong performance and luxury but suffers from typical German diesel complexity—notably DPF regeneration issues, expensive fuel injection repairs, and a tendency towards electrical gremlins. Running costs and maintenance are considerably higher than mainstream rivals, though the car itself is mechanically sound when serviced properly. Good value as a used buy if purchase price reflects potential repair costs.

Known issues

DPF regeneration problems and ash clogging, particularly on low-mileage/short-trip driven examples—requires forced regeneration or replacement (€800–€2,500)
Diesel injector carbon build-up and fuel injector failure on direct-injection engines—symptoms include rough idle, reduced power, increased emissions (€400–€1,200 per injector replacement)
Electric parking brake malfunction and caliper seizing on the rear axle—common electrical fault requiring brake service (€500–€1,500)
EGR valve carbon accumulation and failure, causing reduced performance and limp-mode activation (€600–€1,200 for replacement)
Turbocharger boost control issues and variable vane actuator failure—can result in loss of power (€800–€2,000)
Electrical gremlins: battery drain, faulty window regulators, and sat-nav/iDrive software glitches requiring coding resets or module replacement (€300–€1,000)

Good for

Fuel efficiency and low-end torque—excellent for motorway cruising and real-world combined consumption around 45–50 mpg when DPF is healthy
Smooth, quiet driving experience with excellent refinement and comfortable suspension tuning
Well-appointed luxury interior with premium materials, intuitive iDrive interface, and comprehensive safety features
Strong resale value and reliability for the drivetrain if maintained with full service history

Years to avoid: 2018, 2019

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