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1989 BMW 535i Sedan

Sold at Cars & Bids on Dec. 6, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$5,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
BMW 5 Series
Generation
5 Series (1989 to 1995)
Miles shown
100,600
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WBAHD2317K2093479
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 67 comparable sales, 55% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,150 to $18,270
Median$12,000
Sales behind it67Likely

From 67 sales of the BMW 5 Series (1989 to 1995) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,150 and $18,270.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1990 BMW 535i Hartge H5SPBring a Trailer, July 14, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2026$23,000
1990 BMW 535i Hartge H5SPBring a Trailer, Feb. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 12, 2026$31,000
1989 BMW 535iBring a Trailer, Nov. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 14, 2025$2,750
Euro 1989 BMW 525i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 26, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 26, 2025$10,350
1989 BMW 535i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 29, 2024$9,000
1990 BMW 535i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$10,250
Japanese-Market 1990 BMW 535i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 24, 2025$12,250
Japanese-Market 1991 BMW 525i 10th Anniversary EditionBring a Trailer, Nov. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 6, 2026$4,100