---
title: "1988 BMW M5 - Auction Values"
description: "The 1988 BMW M5 typically sells for $183,000 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/bmw/m5/1988"
dateModified: "2026-04-29T06:22:55.389Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["BMW", "M5", "1988", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1988 BMW M5

## Summary

The 1988 BMW M5 typically sells around **$183,000** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1988 BMW M5 represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 360% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $183,000 places it above the broader BMW M5 market average of $39,750. Values for this year range from $183,000 to $183,000, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## 1988 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $183,000
- **Price Range**: $183,000 - $183,000
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $39,750
- **25th Percentile**: $26,438
- **75th Percentile**: $51,500
- **Total Auctions**: 54

## Recent 1988 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-03-23 | $183,000 | 9,800 | Douglassville, PA | Sold |
| 2019-04-12 | $57,500 | 0 | Essen, GERMANY | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All BMW M5 Years](/bmw/m5)
- [Price History](/bmw/m5/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/bmw/m5/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, and RM Sotheby's. Updated daily.