18 BMW 550i lots for sale across 17+ Copart locations – model years 2010–2016, avg. mileage 85,000 mi. 39% clean title, 61% salvage; Front End is the top damage (33%). Bids start at $225, and recent BMWs sold for a median winning bid around $2,500 before fees across the make.
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
IN - FORT WAYNE
Sale Date:
10/19/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$1,300
Buy It Now:
$1,700
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
ALL OVER
Location:
VA - RICHMOND EAST
Sale Date:
10/19/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Blue
Current bid:
$0
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Odometer:
84583 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNDERCARRIAGE
Location:
GA - ATLANTA EAST
Sale Date:
10/19/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$1,950
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Odometer:
230011 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
KY - LEXINGTON EAST
Sale Date:
10/19/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Brown
Current bid:
$0
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$1,100
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Odometer:
47938 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
TN - NASHVILLE
Sale Date:
10/19/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$150
Buy It Now:
$1,500
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Odometer:
111322 miles
Title code:
Damage:
SIDE
Location:
CT - HARTFORD SPRINGFIELD
Sale Date:
10/20/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Silver
Current bid:
$1,900
Buy It Now:
$2,900
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Odometer:
116467 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
CT - HARTFORD
Sale Date:
10/20/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$475
Buy It Now:
$1,800
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Odometer:
194711 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
MD - BALTIMORE EAST
Sale Date:
10/20/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$0
Buy It Now:
$3,750
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Odometer:
148224 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
AL - BIRMINGHAM
Sale Date:
10/20/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Gray
Current bid:
$0
Buy It Now:
$2,100
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Odometer:
71157 miles
Title code:
Damage:
SIDE
Location:
IL - CHICAGO NORTH
Sale Date:
10/20/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$250
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
AL - BIRMINGHAM
Sale Date:
10/20/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.8L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Blue
Current bid:
$0
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Odometer:
Unknown
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
TX - SAN ANTONIO
Sale Date:
10/22/2026
Sale Status:
On Approval
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$225
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Odometer:
118839 miles
Title code:
Damage:
REAR END
Location:
TX - NORTH AUSTIN
Sale Date:
10/22/2026
Sale Status:
Pure Sale
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Silver
Current bid:
$550
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Odometer:
185485 miles
Title code:
Damage:
UNKNOWN
Location:
NC - RALEIGH NORTH
Sale Date:
10/23/2026
Sale Status:
On Minimum Bid
Sale Type:
Buy It Now
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Current bid:
$275
Buy It Now:
$2,900
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Odometer:
76722 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
IL - CHICAGO SOUTH
Sale Date:
Future Sale
Sale Status:
Unknown
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
All Wheel Drive
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Black
Last updated:
10/17/2026
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Odometer:
82893 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
CA - MENTONE
Sale Date:
Future Sale
Sale Status:
Unknown
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Blue
Last updated:
10/16/2026
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Odometer:
85472 miles
Title code:
Damage:
FRONT END
Location:
CA - VALLEJO
Sale Date:
Future Sale
Sale Status:
Unknown
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
White
Last updated:
10/16/2026
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Odometer:
69590 miles
Title code:
Damage:
SIDE
Location:
AZ - PHOENIX NORTH
Sale Date:
Future Sale
Sale Status:
Unknown
Sale Type:
Auction
Transmission:
Automatic
Engine displacement:
4.4L 8
Drive:
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:
8
Fuel:
Gasoline
Color:
Silver
Last updated:
10/16/2026
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The 550i has carried two very different V8s across its run in BMW's 5 Series lineup, so the generation on the title matters more than the badge. Front End is the most common damage at 33%. Across the make a recent BMW sold for a median winning bid near $2,500 before fees, most between $1,200 and $6,200 before fees, and an older car usually lands toward the bottom of that range while a newer one sells for more. Most cars stay in the US, picked up locally or shipped in-country.
The older generation runs BMW's naturally aspirated N62 V8, which is generally sturdy but wears out valve stem seals with age and starts puffing blue smoke on a cold start, on top of the same plastic water pump and impeller failures common across BMW's engines of that era. The newer generation switched to the twin-turbo N63, an engine with a well-documented reputation for burning through oil fast via its own worn valve stem seals – check the oil level and any service records for frequent top-offs before you bid. The N63's timing chain also sits at the back of the engine against the firewall, so a chain or guide failure means pulling the motor rather than a simple front-cover repair. On either generation, the self-leveling air suspension is worth checking if the ride height looks off in the photos.
Buying is quick: register free – no dealer license – set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.
Note: ACV and damage data come from the original auction listing. Always check the condition and title yourself before you bid.
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FAQ What condition are these 550is in?
About 18 lots, 61% on a salvage title and the rest clean or rebuilt. Front End leads at 33%, and the pool spans the older naturally aspirated V8 generation and the newer twin-turbo one.
Is a salvage 550i worth buying?
Often yes, but check the oil-consumption history first on a twin-turbo car. BMW-wide, a recent car sold for a median winning bid near $2,500 before fees, most between $1,200 and $6,200 before fees, with the older generation typically landing near the bottom of that band.
What should I check before bidding?
On the naturally aspirated V8, check for blue smoke on cold start from worn valve stem seals. On the twin-turbo V8, look for records of frequent oil top-offs, since that engine is known for burning oil. On either, check the ride height for signs of a failing air suspension.
Can I insure and register a salvage 550i?
Not while it's salvage-titled. You register and insure it only after it's rebuilt and passes a state inspection; once re-titled rebuilt, most insurers will write it, just not the company that totaled it. Check with your insurer before you bid.
How does the auction work?
Register free, no dealer license needed. Set a maximum bid and the system bids for you up to that cap, or take a lot at its Buy Now price. Win it, pay the invoice plus fees, then pick up, ship or export.
How do I check a 550i's history before bidding?
Every lot lists the VIN, damage type and title brand. Run the VIN through a vehicle-history report for prior accidents and title events, and ask for oil-consumption or service records on the twin-turbo generation.
What are good alternatives to the 550i?
Cross-shop the Audi A6 or the Mercedes-Benz E-Class for the same V8 executive-sedan feel, or look at the Lexus LS for a more reliable used alternative.
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