BMW car insurance
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How much does a BMW cost to insure?
From high-performance sports cars to luxury 4x4s, there’s a huge range of cars to choose from if you want a BMW. However, the amount you’ll pay for your car insurance can vary depending on the model you choose.
The most popular BMW cars in the UK are the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 7 Series and the BMW 3 Series according to YouGov. BMW reported its highest-ever sales in 2021, beating pre-pandemic levels.
The BMW 1 series of cars is marketed at families and the average cost of this BMW insurance varies widely depending on the model and trim. As a guide, the popular BMW 116i Sport has an average annual premium of £1,456.50* a year.
Another popular range is the BMW 3 series saloon car, which is slightly more expensive to buy and insure. Average annual insurance costs for the BMW 320d SE 163bhp model are around £597.51*.
If you want a bigger car with more space, the BMW 5 series could be more suitable. But the more you pay for the car, the more you can expect to pay for BMW car insurance.
The average premium for the BMW 520d SE is £860.04* per year, for example, while the 520d M Sport will set you back a slightly lower £787.48*.
There’s also the X series of cars, which now includes all-electric models. A standard BMW X5 has an average premium of £1,067.63* according to our data.
*These prices are an average based on the model, and all our customer quotes from 15/10/2022 - 15/01/2023. This includes different locations, driving background and other factors. Your own quote could be cheaper or more expensive depending on your personal circumstances..
**All car purchase prices correct as of January 2023 - https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/index.html.
The history of BMW
BMW, which stands for Bavarian Motor Works, was founded in Germany in 1916. A year later in 1917 all of its products featured the now famous logo, which incorporates the Bavarian state colours.
All manufacturing took place in sites across Germany to start with and after the Second World War many of these were temporarily closed. It wasn’t until 1951 that it produced its first car after the end of the war, which was the 501.
In 1972 BMW opened a plant in South Africa but it wasn’t until 1989 that it opened the first production facility in the USA, in South Carolina. This move sealed it as a global player in the automotive industry. The American site was built to produce the BMW Z3 Roadster.
It’s come along in leaps and bounds since the 70s and bought some other big brands, including the iconic British Mini brand, which was relaunched in 2001 with the Mini Hatch.
It now sells its luxury cars across the globe, including a range of electric vehicles. Along with BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce are both incorporated within the BMW group.
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