This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $7,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$142

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $800 down

Amount financed

$7,195

Total interest

$1,325

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.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WBANF335X6CS37595

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

210

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2006

Made by

BMW AG

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2006 BMW 5 Series likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,300

Insurance $7,693

Maintenance & repairs $10,500

Total, 5 years $26,493

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2006 BMW 5 Series has 8 recall campaigns as of August 2026.

8 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 12V126000
AIR BAGS

BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 08V384000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts…

NHTSA campaign 12E029000

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 2006 BMW 5 Series from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 7, 2026.

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
2006 BMW 5 Series (this car)	$7,995	7	—
2008 Honda Civic	$4,900	5	−$3,095
2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	$5,492	4	−$2,503
2008 Acura TL	$5,999	3	−$1,996
2005 Mazda MAZDA3	$4,897	2	−$3,098
2006 Honda Accord	$5,445	2	−$2,550