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Used BMW X5: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every BMW X5 from 2014 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $13,000 to $67,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014–2025.
2019–2025 BMW X5
A spacious, high-tech luxury SUV with smooth six-cylinder and strong eight-cylinder choices.
Years to target: 2019–2025. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $25,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $30,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~75,000 |
| 2021 | $35,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~65,000 |
| 2022 | $40,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~55,000 |
| 2023 | $47,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $56,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $67,500* | Target | 4 of 5 | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Air suspension and complex electronics get expensive once the warranty ends. The six-cylinder is usually the lower-risk choice.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Target an xDrive40i with the Premium Package: it adds a head-up display, heated steering wheel and gesture control. The xDrive45e plug-in hybrid handles short commutes electrically.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2019, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota 4Runner 2021–2024 · $40,000–$49,500
- Toyota Sequoia 2020–2021 · $42,500–$47,000
- Lexus GX 2019–2020 · $40,500–$46,000
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2014–2018 BMW X5
An upscale midsize SUV with strong six or eight-cylinder power and an available small third row.
Years to target: 2014–2018. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $13,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2015 | $14,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2016 | $16,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~105,000 |
| 2017 | $18,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2018 | $20,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
Worth knowing
- The twin-turbo V8 is known for oil consumption and costly repairs, so the six-cylinder is the safer used buy.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an xDrive35i with the Premium Package: it adds comfort access, heated seats and satellite radio. The inline-six is generally more dependable than the 50i V8.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2014–2015 · $14,500–$16,500
- Acura RDX 2016–2017 · $15,000–$16,500
- Toyota RAV4 2015–2016 · $15,000–$16,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.