How much is a 2026 BMW 5 SeriesPlug-in Hybrid worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2026 BMW 5 SeriesPlug-in Hybrid on the Irish used-car market is around €79,988, based on 64 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2026 BMW 5 Series depreciate per year?

A BMW 5 Series loses roughly 13.4% 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 2026 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 2026 BMW 5 SeriesPlug-in Hybrid?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2026 BMW 5 SeriesPlug-in Hybrid using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

BMW 5 Series2026

Plug-in Hybrid

€85,115ROI listing median

18 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€77k – €84k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

ROI active now

Updated 9h ago · ROI · Low confidence

Median listing price

€79,987.5

private sale ~€75,380 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€53,896 – €65,445

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

1k km

typical 0k km

Days listed

18d

avg on market · demand 58/100

AI Market Summary

**Plugin-hybrid efficiency: impressive on paper, but only if you charge regularly.** Real-world electric range ~50 km; petrol engine cuts in quickly on motorway driving. Irish grid electricity costs less than fuel, but home charging infrastructure must be reliable.
**Strong demand and recent price surge (+21%) suggest market confidence,** but median €80k reflects premium positioning. Compare against petrol 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class plug-in hybrid on total cost-of-ownership, including electricity tariffs and potential battery replacement costs post-warranty.
**High-voltage battery degradation (5–15% over 5–8 years) is the big risk.** Replacement runs €8,000–12,000 outside warranty. Charging port and charger failures are common in Irish wet conditions; request full service history proving regular maintenance and no corrosion issues.
**Before purchase, obtain written battery health report from BMW dealer and confirm warranty coverage** (typically 8 years/160k km on battery). Check that home/workplace charging is feasible; relying on 3-pin sockets negates efficiency gains.
**Watch for DSG transmission judder during electric-to-petrol transitions at low speeds**—test drive in urban stop-start traffic. Ensure all 2 manufacturer recalls have been applied and documented by supplying dealer.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

288 bhp

Torque

420 Nm

310 lb·ft

0–62 mph

6.2s

146 mph top

Engine

2.0L

2000 cc

Boot space

520L

1700L folded

Seats

5 doors

EV range

50 km

12 kWh

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

45.6 mpg

2.2 L/100km

Electric

22 kWh

per 100 km

CO₂

49 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

46L

Dimensions

Length

4.96m

4963 mm

Width

1.87m

Height

1.51m

Wheelbase

2.98m

Kerb weight

1,835 kg

2,505 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 91% · Child 85%

Insurance

Group 40E

Warranty

3 years

Reliability & Safety Recalls

BMW 5 Series 2026

Reliability

3/5

The 2026 BMW 5 Series PHEV offers strong performance and efficiency when regularly charged, but complex hybrid systems and premium parts cost make ownership expensive. Real-world fuel consumption will significantly exceed WLTP figures if the battery isn't charged daily, and high-voltage battery degradation becomes a cost concern beyond warranty. BMW's electric drivetrain is maturing, but reliability remains below non-hybrid competitors due to system complexity.

Known issues

High-voltage battery capacity loss (5–15% degradation over 5–8 years, battery replacement €8,000–12,000)
Charging port and onboard charger failures, particularly in wet climates; slow charge times on 3-pin domestic sockets
DSG/ZF 8-speed automatic transmission judder during low-speed electric/hybrid transitions
12V auxiliary battery drain when vehicle left unplugged for extended periods due to hybrid control modules
Water ingress into electric motor housing and cooling system corrosion in damp Irish climate
Software glitches causing hybrid mode selection malfunction and defaulting to combustion-only operation

Good for

Low urban emissions and near-silent electric-only commuting for journeys under 50 km if regularly charged
Smooth and responsive hybrid power delivery with responsive turbocharged petrol engine
Premium cabin quality, advanced safety tech, and comfort systems typical of BMW 5 Series
Company car tax benefits in UK/Ireland due to low CO₂ emissions (if consistently charged)

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