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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 535d M Sport Auto | 2017 | £265/year | G | 154 g/km | Diesel |
| 540i xDrive M Sport Auto | 2017 | £265/year | G | 164 g/km | Petrol |
| 518d M Sport Auto | 2016 | £35/year | C | 120 g/km | Diesel |
| 518d SE Auto | 2016 | £20/year | B | 110 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d Luxury Auto | 2016 | £160/year | D | 123 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d Luxury | 2016 | £35/year | C | 119 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d M Sport Auto | 2016 | £35/year | C | 119 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d SE Auto | 2016 | £20/year | B | 109 g/km | Diesel |
| 520I SE | 2016 | £265/year | G | 157 g/km | Petrol |
| 525d M Sport Auto | 2016 | £195/year | E | 134 g/km | Diesel |
| 525D SE Auto | 2016 | £165/year | D | 129 g/km | Diesel |
| 530d Luxury Auto | 2016 | £215/year | F | 144 g/km | Diesel |
| 530D M Sport Auto | 2016 | £210/year | F | 144 g/km | Diesel |
| 530D SE Auto | 2016 | £265/year | G | 153 g/km | Diesel |
| 535d M Sport Auto | 2016 | £215/year | F | 148 g/km | Diesel |
| 535i Luxury Auto | 2016 | £315/year | H | 174 g/km | Petrol |
| 550i M Sport Auto | 2016 | £430/year | K | 206 g/km | Petrol |
| M5 Competition Edition Auto | 2016 | £735/year | L | 231 g/km | Petrol |
| 5 ActiveHybrid M Sport Auto | 2015 | £265/year | G | 163 g/km | Petrol/Electric |
| 518d M Sport Auto | 2015 | £35/year | C | 120 g/km | Diesel |
| 518d SE Auto | 2015 | £20/year | B | 110 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d Luxury Auto | 2015 | £165/year | D | 123 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d M Sport Auto | 2015 | £35/year | C | 119 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d M Sport | 2015 | £165/year | D | 124 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d SE Auto | 2015 | £160/year | D | 123 g/km | Diesel |
| 520I M Sport Auto | 2015 | £215/year | F | 149 g/km | Petrol |
| 520I SE Auto | 2015 | £265/year | G | 152 g/km | Petrol |
| 525d Luxury Auto | 2015 | £165/year | D | 128 g/km | Diesel |
| 525d M Sport Auto | 2015 | £195/year | E | 133 g/km | Diesel |
| 525D SE Auto | 2015 | £165/year | D | 129 g/km | Diesel |
| 528i Luxury Auto | 2015 | £265/year | G | 154 g/km | Petrol |
| 528i M Sport Auto | 2015 | £265/year | G | 152 g/km | Petrol |
| 528I SE Auto | 2015 | £215/year | F | 142 g/km | Petrol |
| 530D AC Auto | 2015 | £195/year | E | 139 g/km | Diesel |
| 530d Luxury Auto | 2015 | £215/year | F | 144 g/km | Diesel |
| 530D M Sport Auto | 2015 | £215/year | F | 144 g/km | Diesel |
| 535d Luxury Auto | 2015 | £215/year | F | 149 g/km | Diesel |
| 535d M Sport Auto | 2015 | £215/year | F | 148 g/km | Diesel |
| 535i M Sport Auto | 2015 | £195/year | N/A | 184 g/km | Petrol |
| 550i Luxury Auto | 2015 | £395/year | J | 199 g/km | Petrol |
| M5 Auto | 2015 | £735/year | L | 231 g/km | Petrol |
| 518d Luxury | 2014 | £165/year | D | 124 g/km | Diesel |
| 518d M Sport Auto | 2014 | £35/year | C | 120 g/km | Diesel |
| 518d SE Auto | 2014 | £35/year | C | 119 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d Luxury Auto | 2014 | £35/year | C | 114 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d Luxury | 2014 | £35/year | C | 119 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d M Sport | 2014 | £165/year | D | 129 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d Modern Auto | 2014 | £195/year | E | 134 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d SE Auto | 2014 | £35/year | C | 118 g/km | Diesel |
| 520d SE | 2014 | £35/year | C | 119 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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