2018 BMW 530e
WBAJB1C5XJB084293
ABOVE MARKET
· $9,404 above typical price
Urbandale, IA
This 2018 BMW 530e is listed at $24,998 with 44,445 miles in Urbandale, IA.
Market price range
Based on 28 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026This vehicle: $24,998 — above the market range (typical price $15,594)
Asking $24,998 · typical market price $15,594 · based on 28 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN WBAJB1C5XJB084293, spanning 4 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Des Moines | Urbandale, IA 50322 | $24,998 | 44,445 mi | 2026-08-12 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Des Moines | Urbandale, IA 50322 | $24,998 | 43,604 mi | 2026-07-04 |
| CarMax Kansas City | Merriam, KS 66204 | $25,998 | 43,584 mi | 2026-04-26 |
| CarMax Kansas City | Overland Park, KS 64401 | $25,998 | 43,584 mi | 2026-04-21 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBAJB1C5XJB084293- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
EPA efficiency (MPGe)
Electric — running cost depends on local electricity rates, so no gallon-based estimate is shown.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 BMW 530e likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 BMW 530e has 4 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined rating: 29 MPGe.
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EQUIPMENTBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and…NHTSA campaign 18V652000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles.NHTSA campaign 18V465000
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3…NHTSA campaign 19V684000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2018 BMW 530e from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 BMW 530E over the last 6 months — the market softened $446 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $17,990 |
| April 2026 | $18,640 |
| May 2026 | $17,998 |
| June 2026 | $17,699 |
| July 2026 | $17,059 |
| August 2026 | $17,544 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW 530e (this car) | $24,998 | 28 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu | $13,895 | 8 | −$11,103 |
| 2016 Honda Accord | $17,448 | 8 | −$7,550 |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | $20,284 | 8 | −$4,714 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Impala | $13,772 | 7 | −$11,226 |
| 2019 Kia Optima | $15,893 | 6 | −$9,105 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | $34,172 | 100% | 34,551 mi |
| 2022 | 18 | $28,934 | 85% | 54,041 mi |
| 2021 | 16 | $25,772 | 75% | 56,169 mi |
| 2020 | 19 | $22,999 | 67% | 52,906 mi |
| 2019 | 119 | $17,980 | 53% | 81,136 mi |
| 2018 | 89 | $15,961 | 47% | 84,359 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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