BMW 5 Series: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from February 18, 2012 to November 3, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 44 325
- Typical mileage per year
- 13 500 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 34%
- Frame repairs
- 5.1%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩5 900 000 – ₩69 900 000
- ≈ $4 390 – $52 006
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 7 800 km | 5 000 – 11 000 | 1 140 |
| 1 | 2025 | 14 500 km | 9 100 – 23 200 | 3 145 |
| 2 | 2024 | 32 600 km | 21 900 – 46 400 | 3 782 |
| 3 | 2023 | 49 200 km | 34 600 – 68 100 | 4 804 |
| 4 | 2022 | 67 100 km | 47 500 – 90 200 | 5 568 |
| 5 | 2021 | 81 400 km | 59 200 – 106 100 | 5 196 |
| 6 | 2020 | 93 400 km | 70 500 – 123 200 | 4 516 |
| 7 | 2019 | 108 200 km | 81 800 – 141 100 | 4 506 |
| 8 | 2018 | 120 300 km | 92 900 – 156 400 | 4 179 |
| 9 | 2017 | 130 800 km | 100 600 – 167 200 | 3 483 |
| 10 | 2016 | 140 700 km | 105 700 – 178 100 | 2 704 |
| 11 | 2015 | 145 300 km | 111 100 – 184 600 | 2 084 |
| 12 | 2014 | 149 600 km | 113 800 – 185 800 | 1 501 |
| 13 | 2013 | 153 400 km | 117 300 – 191 000 | 1 038 |
| 14 | 2012 | 149 300 km | 113 100 – 189 300 | 674 |
| 15 | 2011 | 153 100 km | 117 300 – 188 700 | 367 |
| 16 | 2010 | 147 800 km | 105 400 – 186 100 | 133 |
| 17 | 2009 | 137 100 km | 104 000 – 163 000 | 73 |
| 18 | 2008 | 138 700 km | 100 700 – 159 800 | 54 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other BMW 5 Series cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 16% | 2.8% | 9 183 |
| 4–7 years | 34% | 5.4% | 14 096 |
| 8–11 years | 45% | 6.7% | 9 629 |
| 12 years and older | 53% | 5.6% | 3 260 |
| All ages | 34% | 5.1% | 36 168 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 9.1%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.6% | 0.5% | 4.6% | 18% | 33% |
| Drive shaft or CV joint problem | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.7% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Transmission oil leak | 1.3%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.3% | 6.0% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₩67 000 000≈ $49 848 | ₩58 900 000 – ₩77 500 000≈ $43 822 – $57 660 | 273 |
| 2025 | ₩69 900 000≈ $52 006 | ₩62 800 000 – ₩78 970 000≈ $46 723 – $58 754 | 906 |
| 2024 | ₩60 800 000≈ $45 235 | ₩54 900 000 – ₩68 990 000≈ $40 846 – $51 329 | 649 |
| 2023 | ₩44 900 000≈ $33 406 | ₩40 000 000 – ₩51 000 000≈ $29 760 – $37 944 | 859 |
| 2022 | ₩39 500 000≈ $29 388 | ₩35 900 000 – ₩43 900 000≈ $26 710 – $32 662 | 836 |
| 2021 | ₩37 000 000≈ $27 528 | ₩33 500 000 – ₩40 800 000≈ $24 924 – $30 355 | 743 |
| 2020 | ₩31 300 000≈ $23 287 | ₩27 900 000 – ₩34 900 000≈ $20 758 – $25 966 | 721 |
| 2019 | ₩25 900 000≈ $19 270 | ₩22 550 000 – ₩29 500 000≈ $16 777 – $21 948 | 639 |
| 2018 | ₩22 990 000≈ $17 105 | ₩19 900 000 – ₩26 400 000≈ $14 806 – $19 642 | 1 265 |
| 2017 | ₩21 990 000≈ $16 361 | ₩19 500 000 – ₩24 700 000≈ $14 508 – $18 377 | 904 |
| 2016 | ₩14 800 000≈ $11 011 | ₩12 900 000 – ₩16 900 000≈ $9 598 – $12 574 | 652 |
| 2015 | ₩11 990 000≈ $8 921 | ₩9 900 000 – ₩14 500 000≈ $7 366 – $10 788 | 388 |
| 2014 | ₩9 990 000≈ $7 433 | ₩8 700 000 – ₩12 580 000≈ $6 473 – $9 360 | 354 |
| 2013 | ₩7 990 000≈ $5 945 | ₩6 400 000 – ₩9 550 000≈ $4 762 – $7 105 | 317 |
| 2012 | ₩6 600 000≈ $4 910 | ₩5 400 000 – ₩8 500 000≈ $4 018 – $6 324 | 161 |
| 2011 | ₩6 450 000≈ $4 799 | ₩4 890 000 – ₩7 500 000≈ $3 638 – $5 580 | 150 |
| 2010 | ₩5 900 000≈ $4 390 | ₩4 500 000 – ₩8 750 000≈ $3 348 – $6 510 | 60 |
BMW 5 Series: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2022 BMW 5 Series?
- Cars of this age typically show about 67 100 km at inspection; half of them have between 47 500 and 90 200 km.
- How often does a used BMW 5 Series have body repairs?
- 34% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 5.1% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used BMW 5 Series cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2018 BMW 5 Series was typically listed for ₩22 990 000 (≈ $17 105); half of these cars were listed between ₩19 900 000 (≈ $14 806) and ₩26 400 000 (≈ $19 642).
- What problems do inspectors find on a BMW 5 Series?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (9.1%), Drive shaft or CV joint problem (1.5%), Transmission oil leak (1.3%).
Other BMW models
- 3 SeriesInspected cars: 22 776 · 2004–2026
- 7 SeriesInspected cars: 8 392 · 2004–2026
- X5Inspected cars: 7 887 · 2006–2026
- X6Inspected cars: 6 424 · 2009–2026
- X3Inspected cars: 6 239 · 2011–2026
- 1 SeriesInspected cars: 5 706 · 2009–2025
- 4 SeriesInspected cars: 5 501 · 2014–2026
- X4Inspected cars: 5 219 · 2015–2025
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026