Median auction price from 5 recent 1981 sales, drawn from completed results over the last 12 months.
Price reference
The midpoint of completed 1981 BMW 5-Series auction results from the trailing 12 months.
$8,300
low sale
$24,250
high sale
5
auction sales
1981
model year
5 auction sales
Completed sales, not listing estimates
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Direct answer
A 1981 BMW 5-Series typically sells for about $13,750 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $8,300 to $24,250 based on 5 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.
Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.
Overview
The 1981 BMW 5-Series represents a specific production year with 5 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 0% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $13,750 places it relative to the broader BMW 5-Series market average of $13,750. Values for this year range from $8,300 to $24,250, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.
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Latest results
The most recent completed 1981 BMW 5-Series auctions across all tracked sources.
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Reference notes
A 1981 BMW 5-Series typically sells for about $13,750 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $8,300 to $24,250 based on 5 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.