Analysing market data
Fetching listings · computing fair value · building charts
Analysing market data
Fetching listings · computing fair value · building charts
Market Intelligence
Plug-in Hybrid
35 days avg on market · Low data confidence
Listing price range
€19k – €22k
middle 50% of listings
Listings
14
ROI active now
Updated 10h ago · ROI · Low confidence
Expected price
€19,950
retail ~€19,950 · private ~€18,577 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days
Est. trade-in
€13,004 – €15,790
Avg mileage
130k km
typical 130k km
Days listed
35d
avg on market · demand 49/100
Price drops
8.2%
8 of 98 ads, avg €1,125 reduction
2018 BMW 5 Series · Plug-in Hybrid · per year
Estimated annual cost
€6,235/yr
Per month
€520/mo
Depreciation
€3,101
50% of total
Fuel / electricity
€1,481
24% of total
Maintenance
€1,250
20% of total
Road tax
€170
3% of total
Charger (annualised)
€233
4% of total
Assumptions: Depreciation based on €22,970 current market median at 13.5%/yr (regression from 100 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. Home charger cost (€700 typical after SEAI grant) annualised over 3 years.
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).
Home EV charger setup
The smart-night savings above require a home charger. Without one, you'll charge on public networks at significantly higher rates.
Installed cost
€800 – €1,500
7 kW charger + installation
SEAI grant
−€300
You pay €500 – €1,200 after grant
Public charging
€0.41 – €0.60/kWh
ecar.ie · ESB eCars network
AI estimate · Irish independent garage rates
€1,250
estimated per year
PHEV servicing is 20–30% more expensive than petrol-only 5 Series due to hybrid system components, high-voltage checks, and BMW parts pricing; independent specialists can save 15–25% vs. main dealers, but expertise in PHEV battery diagnostics is essential.
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 4.5% 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 · Plug-in Hybrid
by value score
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