BMW 5 Series Road Tax
See the exact tax for your BMW 5 Series
Tax depends on the exact variant and first registration date. Enter your registration for the tax status, band and cost.
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Road tax by variant and year
| Model Description | Year | Annual Tax | Tax Band | CO2 | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528I SE Auto | 1996 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 540I Auto | 1996 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 518 i SE | 1995 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 520I SE | 1995 | £345/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 525 i SE | 1995 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 525 i Sport Auto | 1995 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 525 i Sport | 1995 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 530 i Auto | 1995 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 540 i Auto | 1995 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 540 i Touring Auto | 1995 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 518 i SE Touring | 1994 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 520I SE Auto | 1994 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 520I SE | 1994 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 525 i Auto | 1994 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 525 i SE | 1993 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 535i Sport Auto | 1992 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 518 I | 1990 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 530 i SE | 1990 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 535i Sport | 1990 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 520I SE | 1989 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 525 i SE | 1989 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 535 i SE Auto | 1989 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 535 i SE | 1989 | £345/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 518 i Luxury | 1988 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| Unspecified | 1986 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| Unspecified | 1985 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 528I Auto | 1983 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 518 I | 1982 | £195/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 525 i SE Auto | 1964 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| 535d M Sport Auto | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Diesel |
| M5 | 0 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
BMW 5 Series road tax questions
How much is road tax on a BMW 5 Series?
Recorded 12-month road tax for the BMW 5 Series is £20–£760. That span uses every eligible variant, not only the rows on this page.
How many BMW 5 Series variants are listed?
The table lists 531 recorded variants, split across pages of 50 where there are more than 50.
Which 5 Series years are included?
These road tax records cover 1982–2025.
What is the average BMW 5 Series road tax for 2025?
The average recorded 12-month rate for 2025 variants is £195. Older and newer years can differ.
Do all 5 Series variants pay the same road tax?
No. These records include 21 different annual amounts, from £20 to £760.
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