BMW 5 Series E39 on the Ukrainian market
Prices by year, versions and engines, typical mileage, specs and registrations of BMW 5 Series E39 — and how this generation compares with its neighbours.
What BMW 5 Series E39 costs
BMW 5 Series E39 price by model year
The bar is the middle 60% of the year’s offers, the dot is the typical price. The gap between neighbouring years is the price of a year of age within the generation.
BMW 5 Series generations side by side
Newer generations are usually pricier; the bar is the middle 60% of the generation’s offers.
Next to neighbouring generations
Typical price of the previous and the next generation and the difference from this one.
Mileage and price
BMW 5 Series E39 typical mileage by model year
Thousand km. Mileage well below the line is a reason to check the history.
How mileage affects the price
Typical price by mileage, thousand km. Unusually low mileage on an older car is worth checking.
BMW 5 Series E39 fuel, gearbox, body and drivetrain
Shares among this generation’s offers where the spec is stated.
Fuel
- Petrol40%
- Petrol/LPG36%
- Diesel22%
- Other2%
Transmission
- Manual66%
- Automatic27%
- Other7%
Body type
- Sedan100%
Drivetrain
- RWD79%
- Other21%
Which BMW 5 Series E39 model years are most common
Share of each model year among checked cars of this generation.
BMW 5 Series E39 priced below its year’s typical price
Listings priced 10% or more below the typical price of the same model year.
| Car | Mileage | Price | vs the year’s typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 · BMW 5 Series E39 | 320k km | $2.6k | −33% |
| 1997 · BMW 5 Series E39 | 370k km | $2.6k | −33% |
What else sells at the price of a BMW 5 Series E39
Rivals in the same price segment and body format; the price is the model’s overall typical price.
| Model | Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 5 Series E39this generation | ≈ $4.1k | baseline |
| Daewoo Lanos | ≈ $2.3k | −45% |
| Chevrolet Cruze | ≈ $7k | +71% |
| Geely Emgrand 7 (EC7) | ≈ $4k | ≈ |
| Chevrolet Aveo | ≈ $3.6k | −12% |
| Bogdan 2110 | ≈ $2.7k | −34% |
| Toyota Corolla | ≈ $8.8k | +113% |
Questions and answers
What does a used BMW 5 Series E39 cost in Ukraine?
A typical BMW 5 Series E39 (1995–2000) costs about $4.1k; half of the offers sit in the $3.4–4.9k corridor. A specific car’s price depends on year, mileage, version and history.
What mileage is typical for a BMW 5 Series E39?
Typical mileage for this generation is about 350k km; see the chart above for each year. Much lower mileage on an older car is a reason to check its history by VIN.
How does E39 differ from E34?
BMW 5 Series E34 (1987–1996) is the previous generation: different model years, versions and prices. Both price corridors are side by side in the «Generations» section; details are on the BMW 5 Series E34 page.
How does E39 differ from E39 FL?
BMW 5 Series E39 FL (2000–2004) is the next generation: different model years, versions and prices. Both price corridors are side by side in the «Generations» section; details are on the BMW 5 Series E39 FL page.
Why can prices for the same year differ a lot?
Because of different versions, mileage, trim, condition, crash and registration history. That is why a generation’s typical price is no substitute for checking the specific car.
How to check a car before buying?
Enter a VIN, plate or AUTO.RIA link in the check form — LevelCar compares the car with its generation’s market and registration data.
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Updated 05.10.2026 · How we calculate