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Can you afford a BMW 5 Series E12 in 2026?

Production: 1974-1981

Available Models

520 Sedan

1972-1976 • $7,000 - $16,000

520i Sedan

1972-1981 • $8,000 - $19,000

525 Sedan

1973-1981 • $9,000 - $20,000

518 Sedan

1974-1981 • $6,000 - $14,000

528 Sedan

1974-1981 • $10,000 - $22,000

530i Sedan

1974-1981 • $12,000 - $28,000

520/6 Sedan

1977-1981 • $8,000 - $18,000

528i Sedan

1977-1981 • $12,000 - $26,000

518i Sedan

1979-1981 • $7,000 - $16,000

533i Sedan

1979-1981 • $14,000 - $30,000

M535i Sedan

1980-1981 • $25,000 - $55,000
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