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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 530D M Sport Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 158 g/km | Diesel |
| 530D xDrive M Sport Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 184 g/km | Diesel |
| 530d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 154 g/km | Diesel |
| 530e SE Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 36 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 530e xDrive M Sport Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 47 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 530e xDrive M Sport Edition Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 44 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 530i M Sport Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 162 g/km | Petrol |
| 540i xDrive M Sport Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 220 g/km | Petrol |
| M5 Competition Edition 35 Jahre Edition Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 241 g/km | Petrol |
| M5 Competition Edition Auto | 2020 | £195/year | N/A | 252 g/km | Petrol |
| 520d SE Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 123 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d xDrive M Sport Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 126 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d xDrive SE Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 126 g/km | Diesel |
| 520I M Sport Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 134 g/km | Petrol |
| 520I SE Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 127 g/km | Petrol |
| 530D M Sport Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 138 g/km | Diesel |
| 530e M Sport Auto | 2019 | £180/year | N/A | 49 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 530e SE Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 49 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 530e xDrive M Sport Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 49 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 530i M Sport Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 135 g/km | Petrol |
| 530I SE Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 141 g/km | Petrol |
| 540i xDrive M Sport Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 180 g/km | Petrol |
| 540I xDrive SE Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 176 g/km | Petrol |
| M5 Auto | 2019 | £190/year | N/A | 246 g/km | Petrol |
| M5 Competition Edition Auto | 2019 | £195/year | N/A | 246 g/km | Petrol |
| 520d M Sport Auto | 2018 | £190/year | N/A | 123 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d SE Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 108 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d SE EfficientDynamics Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 119 g/km | Diesel |
| 520I M Sport Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 129 g/km | Petrol |
| 520I SE Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 129 g/km | Petrol |
| 530D M Sport Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 131 g/km | Diesel |
| 530D xDrive M Sport Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 144 g/km | Diesel |
| 530d xDrive SE Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 151 g/km | Diesel |
| 530e M Sport Auto | 2018 | £180/year | N/A | 46 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 530i M Sport Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 135 g/km | Petrol |
| 530I SE Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 135 g/km | Petrol |
| 540i xDrive M Sport Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 176 g/km | Petrol |
| 520d SE Auto | 2017 | £190/year | N/A | 108 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d SE EfficientDynamics Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 102 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d xDrive M Sport Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 134 g/km | Diesel |
| 525D AC Auto | 2017 | £165/year | D | 129 g/km | Diesel |
| 530D AC Auto | 2017 | £195/year | E | 139 g/km | Diesel |
| 530D M Sport Auto | 2017 | £160/year | D | 124 g/km | Diesel |
| 530D SE Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 124 g/km | Diesel |
| 530d xDrive SE Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 138 g/km | Diesel |
| 530e M Sport Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 46 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 530e SE Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 46 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 530i M Sport Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 132 g/km | Petrol |
| 530I SE Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 132 g/km | Petrol |
| 535d Luxury Auto | 2017 | £265/year | G | 159 g/km | Diesel |
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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