75K–90K miles
8 listings $17,940Median asking price
Middle 50%$17,374–$18,784
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THE PRICE OF A MODEL YEAR
BMW 550i depreciation, explained.
The 2011 BMW 550i asks about 46% less than the 2016 across 5 model years. See the price range, mileage and sample behind each year before choosing your next car.
United States · USDSeptember 10, 2026 · listing snapshot
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2016 BMW 550i · listing photo
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2016$16,838
2015$14,127
2014$13,750
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$7,792Different vehicles in one dated snapshot
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September 10, 2026 snapshot · Mileage, trim and condition affect the comparison. Different model years are not the resale history of one vehicle.
About the highlighted 5-model-year price gap
5 years older · 2011 typically asks 46% less than the 2016. Priced from 36 listings and 32 listings.
The 2011 typically asks 46% less than the 2016 in this snapshot, across 5 model years.
SEE THE RANGE, NOT JUST ONE NUMBER
Asking prices by model year
Typical asking price Middle 50% of listings
Each line shows the middle half of asking prices for that year when available. The dot is the median, or the average when labelled. Overlapping bands are a reason to inspect individual cars before drawing conclusions.
$7,000$10K$13K$16K$19K
2016 $16,83836 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2016
36 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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90K–105K miles
11 listings $16,775Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,499–$17,533
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Over 105K miles
12 listings $13,198Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,994–$14,998
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These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.
45K–60K miles
2 listings · small sample $22,598Median asking price
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3 listings · small sample $18,998Median asking price
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Explore 2016 BMW 550i prices →2015 $14,12731 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2015
31 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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75K–90K miles
5 listings $16,690Median asking price
Middle 50%$15,863–$16,798
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90K–105K miles
8 listings $15,233Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,248–$16,098
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Over 105K miles
14 listings $11,698Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,160–$13,373
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60K–75K miles
4 listings · small sample $18,258Median asking price
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Explore 2015 BMW 550i prices →2014 $13,75044 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2014
44 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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75K–90K miles
9 listings $16,498Median asking price
Middle 50%$15,990–$17,995
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90K–105K miles
9 listings $14,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,220–$15,995
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Over 105K miles
21 listings $10,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,275–$12,948
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30K–45K miles
1 listing · small sample $23,995Observed asking price
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4 listings · small sample $13,899Median asking price
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Explore 2014 BMW 550i prices →2013 $11,99931 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2013
31 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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60K–75K miles
6 listings $15,449Median asking price
Middle 50%$13,496–$17,466
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75K–90K miles
7 listings $10,995Median asking price
Middle 50%$10,247–$12,948
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90K–105K miles
6 listings $12,538Median asking price
Middle 50%$11,119–$12,914
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Over 105K miles
12 listings $10,148Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,020–$12,991
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Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.
Explore 2013 BMW 550i prices →2012 $9,99230 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2012
30 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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Over 105K miles
19 listings $8,990Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,948–$9,995
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60K–75K miles
3 listings · small sample $10,200Median asking price
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4 listings · small sample $12,242Median asking price
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4 listings · small sample $9,897Median asking price
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Explore 2012 BMW 550i prices →2011 $9,04632 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2011
32 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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75K–90K miles
9 listings $10,798Median asking price
Middle 50%$9,098–$12,926
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90K–105K miles
5 listings $9,378Median asking price
Middle 50%$8,995–$11,000
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Over 105K miles
16 listings $8,199Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,999–$9,121
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60K–75K miles
2 listings · small sample $13,388Median asking price
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Explore 2011 BMW 550i prices →2010 $9,79011 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2010
11 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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Over 105K miles
5 listings $7,999Median asking price
Middle 50%$6,500–$9,395
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60K–75K miles
1 listing · small sample $11,991Observed asking price
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3 listings · small sample $9,999Median asking price
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2 listings · small sample $12,395Median asking price
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Explore 2010 BMW 550i prices →2008 $8,29511 listingsMedian asking price
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2008
11 listings with usable mileageHow asking prices vary by mileage
Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · September 10, 2026 snapshot.
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Over 105K miles
10 listings $8,147Median asking price
Middle 50%$7,416–$8,913
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75K–90K miles
1 listing · small sample $9,467Observed asking price
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Explore 2008 BMW 550i prices →2016 · $16,838 · 36 listings · 97,309 mi average odometer
Click a year to explore prices by mileage. Hover or focus to compare its overall range.
See the full data table ↓MAKE SENSE OF THE NUMBERS
An older model year changes more than the price.
A price gap is not a depreciation rate
These prices compare different vehicles on the market. An older model year may offer a lower asking price, but mileage, equipment and the mix of listings also change.
Condition needs its own check
History, equipment and physical condition can change the value of an individual car. A model-year median cannot confirm any of them.
Check the vehicle history ↗Mileage is part of the comparison
Open a model year above to compare asking prices within odometer groups. A small sample can change noticeably with a single listing; missing mileage is excluded.
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Price, mileage and listings
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2016
$16,838
Median asking price
97,309 mi average odometer
2015
$14,127
Median asking price
105,026 mi average odometer
2014
$13,750
Median asking price
104,945 mi average odometer
All available model years
2013
$11,999
Median asking price
99,280 mi average odometer
2012
$9,992
Median asking price
112,699 mi average odometer
2011
$9,046
Median asking price
108,158 mi average odometer
2010
$9,790
Median asking price
102,174 mi average odometer
2008
$8,295
Median asking price
124,244 mi average odometer
Full price comparison, curve and sample sizes
What the BMW 550i depreciation curve means for buyers
Which single model year costs the most to skip?
- 2016 typical
- $16,838
- 2015 typical
- − $14,127
- one year of age
- $2,711
16% of the 2016 price
Across the 2011–2016 model years, 2016 → 2015 is the biggest single-model-year asking-price step in this sample.
Priced from 36 and 31 listings in this snapshot.
How do asking prices compare five model years apart?
- 2016 typical
- $16,838
- 2011 typical
- $9,046
- share of newer-year ask
- 54%
$7,792 below the 2016 ask
A 2011 — five model years older — asks 54% of what the 2016 asks. The Share-of-baseline-ask column in the table below runs the same share for every year.
Priced from 36 and 32 listings in this snapshot.
BMW 550i depreciation curve
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−46%Asking-price difference, 2016 → 2011
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≈9.2%Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
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−$2,711Steepest drop, 2016 → 2015
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$9,046Cheapest model year (2011) · years with 25+ listings
Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2016. Hover a point for that year's price band.
A 2011 BMW 550i typically lists at $9,046 — 46% below the 2016's $16,838.
$8,000
$10K
$12K
$14K
$16K
−16%
−18%
−29%
−41%
−46%
−51%
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2008
| Year | Typical price | Share of baseline ask | vs. next-newer year | Avg. mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $16,838 | 100% | — | 97,309 | 36 |
| 2015 | $14,127 | 84% | −$2,711 | 105,026 | 31 |
| 2014 | $13,750 | 82% | −$377 | 104,945 | 44 |
| 2013 | $11,999 | 71% | −$1,751 | 99,280 | 31 |
| 2012 | $9,992 | 59% | −$2,007 | 112,699 | 30 |
| 2011 | $9,046 | 54% | −$946 | 108,158 | 32 |
| 2010 | $9,790 | 58% | +$744 | 102,174 | 11 |
| 2008 | $8,295 | 49% | −$1,495 | 124,244 | 11 |
Typical price is the median (or average when the median is unavailable) asking price of that model year's dealer listings in this snapshot, national. Share of baseline ask is each year's asking price as a percentage of the newest year's asking price in the same group of available model years. Updated September 10, 2026.
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
BMW 550i value & depreciation questions
Answers grounded in the data shown here.
How much does a BMW 550i depreciate per year?
This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2011 typically asks $9,046, 46% below the 2016's $16,838. These are different vehicles listed on September 10, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.
How do older BMW 550i asking prices compare with the newest model year?
A 2011 BMW 550i asks about 54% of the 2016's typical asking price ($9,046 vs $16,838). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.
Which BMW 550i model year is cheapest?
The 2008 BMW 550i is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $8,295. Compare every year in the table above.
How many BMW 550i model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 8 model years, from 2008 to 2016, each priced from dealer listings in the September 10, 2026 snapshot.
Is this a forecast of my car's resale value?
No. These are dealer asking prices for different vehicles in a dated snapshot. They do not measure the value lost by one car over time, original MSRP depreciation, or final transaction prices.
How does mileage affect BMW 550i asking prices?
Open a model year to see its available odometer groups, asking prices and listing counts. Mileage is the distance recorded on the odometer. Price differences also reflect condition, trim and equipment; sparse groups are labelled separately.
OPEN ABOUT THE EVIDENCE
Where these numbers come from
Compiled by VinAssessment from dealer listing data. Prices shown are asking prices, not completed transactions.
- Market & currency
- United States · USD · all available trims
- Data snapshot
- September 10, 2026
- Typical price
- Median asking price per model year, or the average when the median is unavailable. The price basis is labelled on each row.
- Price range
- 25th–75th percentile: the middle half of the listing sample, not a confidence interval. Missing ranges are not estimated.
- Coverage
- 8 qualifying model years with at least 10 listings each. Headline price-gap calculations require at least 25 listings per year. Gaps in data do not establish a generation change.
- Mileage groups
- Only positive, usable odometer readings. Groups with fewer than 5 listings are observations, not dependable market estimates. Reported odometer readings do not verify actual lifetime mileage.
- What is not measured
- Original MSRP loss, future resale value, or a guaranteed price for an individual VIN.
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