Estimate the true cost of owning a BMW over five years — fuel, maintenance, servicing, insurance, VED and depreciation. Get a clear picture of what your BMW will really cost you.
Free BMW ownership cost calculator — select your model, engine and annual mileage to estimate five-year running costs. No email required.
Use this tool to compare running costs across models — it could save you thousands over five years.
Choose from 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5, M models and more — each model has different running cost profiles based on real UK data.
Select diesel or petrol variants — fuel and maintenance costs vary significantly between engine types. Compare diesel vs petrol running costs for more detail.
Tell us how many miles you drive per year — fuel, servicing and maintenance costs all scale with mileage. Our calculator uses UK average cost-per-mile data.
This is one of eight free BMW tools on the site — see also our repair vs replace calculator and engine value checker for related cost insights.
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Select engine
Enter mileage
Select your options above and click "Calculate Cost" to see a full 5-year cost breakdown.
Estimates based on 2025 UK data [EM-VERIFIED] — actual costs vary by region, driving style and vehicle condition. For detailed model costs, see our average replacement cost by model page.
The calculator shows a 5-year total cost broken down into six categories. Fuel is based on UK average fuel prices and your annual mileage. Maintenance covers repairs, tyres and unexpected costs. Servicing is scheduled maintenance at BMW specialists. Insurance uses UK average premiums for each model. VED is vehicle excise duty based on emissions. Depreciation estimates the value loss over five years.
Use these figures alongside our cheapest BMWs to own guide to find a model that fits your budget. For deeper cost analysis, see our replacement cost by model data.
Our cost data is sourced from 2025 UK market data including fuel prices, servicing rates from BMW specialists, insurance premiums, VED rates and depreciation curves. We cross-reference with 9,000+ real UK enquiry data from EnginesMarket.co.uk and EngineFinders.co.uk [EM-VERIFIED].
Full methodology on our Data Methodology page. For model-specific running costs, see our economics pages.
Yes — completely free with no email required to see your results. We ask for an email only if you want to save results or compare quotes.
Very accurate for UK-market BMW models — based on 2025 data. Actual costs vary by region, driving style and individual vehicle condition. Always get a specialist quote for specific costs.
It includes fuel, maintenance, servicing, insurance, VED and depreciation over five years. It does not include finance costs, parking or tolls.
Yes — run the calculator for different models and compare the 5-year totals side by side. For more detailed comparisons, see our comparison pages.
Diesel typically offers better fuel economy but higher maintenance and potential DPF issues. Petrol is generally cheaper to maintain but less fuel-efficient. See our diesel vs petrol comparison for full details.
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