2004 BMW 530i prices in the U.S.

$5,500

Median asking price

11 active listings · Updated October 19, 2026

11 total listings

2004 BMW 530i — representative listing photo
Representative listing photo. Trim and equipment may vary.

National price overview

Typical asking price range

$4,725 – $6,738 All 11 listings · Middle 50% of asking prices

Median asking price

$5,500

Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.

As of October 19, 2026, the median asking price for a 2004 BMW 530i in the U.S. is $5,500, based on 11 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.

Behind the price

Price range & market sample

How we calculate this ↓

The median asking price for a 2004 BMW 530i in the U.S. is $5,500 based on 11 active listings.

11 active dealer listings Snapshot October 19, 2026 · refreshed daily

30-day asking price change: −$114.

Typical: $4,725–$6,738 — the middle half of 11 asking prices

Median $5,500
$3,518 low $8,519 high

Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.

$5,500
Pre-owned median (11)
121,872
Average mileage

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Understand the differences

2004 BMW 530i: VIN configurations and specifications

Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.

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Where these specifications come from

Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.

Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.

FACTORY REFERENCE

2004 BMW 530i factory brochure

Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.

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Price trend

Average price is down $1,179 since July 21.

Average asking price (USD) · national · all trims. Hover, tap or focus a point for its date and price.

Chart scale: $4,322–$7,149. On narrow screens, scroll the chart sideways to see the full period.

$7,149 $6,442 $5,736 $5,029 $4,322 July 21, 2026: $6,875 average asking price July 22, 2026: $6,875 average asking price July 23, 2026: $6,875 average asking price July 24, 2026: $6,469 average asking price July 25, 2026: $6,469 average asking price July 26, 2026: $6,875 average asking price July 27, 2026: $6,740 average asking price July 28, 2026: $6,267 average asking price July 29, 2026: $6,267 average asking price July 30, 2026: $5,820 average asking price July 31, 2026: $5,600 average asking price August 1, 2026: $6,174 average asking price August 2, 2026: $6,174 average asking price August 3, 2026: $6,174 average asking price August 4, 2026: $5,600 average asking price August 5, 2026: $5,600 average asking price August 6, 2026: $5,044 average asking price August 7, 2026: $5,144 average asking price August 8, 2026: $4,990 average asking price August 9, 2026: $4,990 average asking price August 10, 2026: $4,990 average asking price August 11, 2026: $4,596 average asking price August 12, 2026: $4,628 average asking price August 13, 2026: $4,952 average asking price August 14, 2026: $4,952 average asking price August 15, 2026: $5,377 average asking price August 16, 2026: $5,224 average asking price August 17, 2026: $4,931 average asking price August 18, 2026: $4,944 average asking price August 19, 2026: $4,944 average asking price August 20, 2026: $4,944 average asking price August 21, 2026: $4,944 average asking price August 22, 2026: $4,944 average asking price August 23, 2026: $4,944 average asking price August 24, 2026: $4,911 average asking price August 25, 2026: $5,424 average asking price August 26, 2026: $5,424 average asking price August 27, 2026: $5,424 average asking price August 28, 2026: $5,424 average asking price August 29, 2026: $4,911 average asking price August 30, 2026: $4,911 average asking price August 31, 2026: $4,795 average asking price September 1, 2026: $4,984 average asking price September 2, 2026: $5,406 average asking price September 3, 2026: $5,491 average asking price September 4, 2026: $5,491 average asking price September 5, 2026: $5,969 average asking price September 6, 2026: $5,878 average asking price September 7, 2026: $5,878 average asking price September 8, 2026: $6,003 average asking price September 9, 2026: $6,147 average asking price September 10, 2026: $6,097 average asking price September 11, 2026: $5,931 average asking price September 12, 2026: $5,941 average asking price September 13, 2026: $5,941 average asking price September 14, 2026: $5,597 average asking price September 15, 2026: $5,597 average asking price September 16, 2026: $5,592 average asking price September 17, 2026: $5,592 average asking price September 18, 2026: $5,810 average asking price September 19, 2026: $5,810 average asking price September 20, 2026: $5,810 average asking price September 21, 2026: $5,810 average asking price September 22, 2026: $5,804 average asking price September 23, 2026: $5,714 average asking price September 24, 2026: $5,714 average asking price September 25, 2026: $5,714 average asking price September 26, 2026: $5,827 average asking price September 27, 2026: $6,107 average asking price September 28, 2026: $6,107 average asking price September 29, 2026: $6,107 average asking price September 30, 2026: $6,107 average asking price October 1, 2026: $6,107 average asking price October 2, 2026: $5,946 average asking price October 3, 2026: $5,946 average asking price October 4, 2026: $5,946 average asking price October 5, 2026: $5,970 average asking price October 6, 2026: $5,970 average asking price October 7, 2026: $5,754 average asking price October 8, 2026: $5,754 average asking price October 9, 2026: $5,834 average asking price October 10, 2026: $5,684 average asking price October 11, 2026: $5,684 average asking price October 12, 2026: $5,640 average asking price October 13, 2026: $5,976 average asking price October 14, 2026: $5,976 average asking price October 15, 2026: $5,914 average asking price October 16, 2026: $5,780 average asking price October 17, 2026: $5,780 average asking price October 18, 2026: $5,780 average asking price October 19, 2026: $5,696 average asking price Jul 21, 2026 Sep 4, 2026 Oct 19, 2026
Daily average price table
Date Average asking price (USD)
October 19, 2026 $5,696
October 18, 2026 $5,780
October 17, 2026 $5,780
October 16, 2026 $5,780
October 15, 2026 $5,914
October 14, 2026 $5,976
October 13, 2026 $5,976
October 12, 2026 $5,640
October 11, 2026 $5,684
October 10, 2026 $5,684
October 9, 2026 $5,834
October 8, 2026 $5,754
October 7, 2026 $5,754
October 6, 2026 $5,970
October 5, 2026 $5,970
October 4, 2026 $5,946
October 3, 2026 $5,946
October 2, 2026 $5,946
October 1, 2026 $6,107
September 30, 2026 $6,107
September 29, 2026 $6,107
September 28, 2026 $6,107
September 27, 2026 $6,107
September 26, 2026 $5,827
September 25, 2026 $5,714
September 24, 2026 $5,714
September 23, 2026 $5,714
September 22, 2026 $5,804
September 21, 2026 $5,810
September 20, 2026 $5,810
September 19, 2026 $5,810
September 18, 2026 $5,810
September 17, 2026 $5,592
September 16, 2026 $5,592
September 15, 2026 $5,597
September 14, 2026 $5,597
September 13, 2026 $5,941
September 12, 2026 $5,941
September 11, 2026 $5,931
September 10, 2026 $6,097
September 9, 2026 $6,147
September 8, 2026 $6,003
September 7, 2026 $5,878
September 6, 2026 $5,878
September 5, 2026 $5,969
September 4, 2026 $5,491
September 3, 2026 $5,491
September 2, 2026 $5,406
September 1, 2026 $4,984
August 31, 2026 $4,795
August 30, 2026 $4,911
August 29, 2026 $4,911
August 28, 2026 $5,424
August 27, 2026 $5,424
August 26, 2026 $5,424
August 25, 2026 $5,424
August 24, 2026 $4,911
August 23, 2026 $4,944
August 22, 2026 $4,944
August 21, 2026 $4,944
August 20, 2026 $4,944
August 19, 2026 $4,944
August 18, 2026 $4,944
August 17, 2026 $4,931
August 16, 2026 $5,224
August 15, 2026 $5,377
August 14, 2026 $4,952
August 13, 2026 $4,952
August 12, 2026 $4,628
August 11, 2026 $4,596
August 10, 2026 $4,990
August 9, 2026 $4,990
August 8, 2026 $4,990
August 7, 2026 $5,144
August 6, 2026 $5,044
August 5, 2026 $5,600
August 4, 2026 $5,600
August 3, 2026 $6,174
August 2, 2026 $6,174
August 1, 2026 $6,174
July 31, 2026 $5,600
July 30, 2026 $5,820
July 29, 2026 $6,267
July 28, 2026 $6,267
July 27, 2026 $6,740
July 26, 2026 $6,875
July 25, 2026 $6,469
July 24, 2026 $6,469
July 23, 2026 $6,875
July 22, 2026 $6,875
July 21, 2026 $6,875

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BMW 530i depreciation

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2004 BMW 530i prices by state

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United States · all trims · snapshot October 19, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.

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1 state markets with qualifying data · most active first

California

Typical asking price $3,990
Active listings
2
Listed this year
7

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Listed this year counts every 2004 BMW 530i first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.

What would a 2004 BMW 530i cost per month?

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10% down
7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$98
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $550 down
Amount financed
$4,950
Total interest
$930

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do 2004 BMW 530i prices range from $3,518 to $8,519?

The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $4,725 and $6,738 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.

Is $5,696 a good price for a 2004 BMW 530i?

$5,696 is the market average as of October 19, 2026. The $5,500 median is a comparison point, not a deal rating. Compare the same trim and mileage band, and check condition, equipment and vehicle history.

How many 2004 BMW 530i are for sale right now?

11 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.

Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2004 BMW 530i?

These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.

How we calculate these prices

We track 11 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.

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