BMW 5 Series Gap Insurance
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There's probably no better motorway cruiser than the BMW 5 Series, so it's no surprise it's one of the best-selling cars in the UK since its inception in 1972. Unfortunately, for all its brilliance, it will still lose a significant amount of value over its lifetime, thanks to depreciation.
If your BMW is ever written off, or declared a total loss by your insurer, they'll pay out the current market value of your 5 Series, not the amount you paid or still owe, leaving you to make up the rest. In many cases this could be thousands of pounds.
With Specialist BMW 5 Series Gap Insurance you can protect yourself against any financial shortfall if your car is written off. Direct Gap will pay the difference between your insurance settlement figure and the amount outstanding, so you don't have to.
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Why choose Direct Gap to protect your BMW?
What is BMW Gap Insurance?
BMW gap insurance will pay for the difference between your car's current market value and its purchase price if you make a claim in the event that it is written off or declared a total loss. If that were to happen, you could be left thousands of pounds out of pocket, so BMW gap insurance from Direct Gap offers a priceless level of added protection, with policies available for between 1-5 years.
For further information, check out our detailed guide to gap insurance.
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How does BMW Gap Insurance work?
New BMW 5 Series retail for up to £75,000. That means that, with typical depreciation levels, you could face losing £37,500 in just three years. If your car is written off, your insurer will only pay the amount the car is worth at the time. Leaving you to make up the difference to what you paid or still owe.
With a car being declared a total loss every 90 seconds in the UK, it’s no surprise that a growing number of drivers are choosing to protect themselves with Direct Gap.
Our tailored BMW Gap Insurance pays the difference between your insurance payout and the amount you still owe.
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Additional cover for your BMW 5 Series
It’s not only BMW 5 Series Gap Insurance that we offer. We can also provide protection for specific elements of your pride and joy, such as the bodywork, tyres and wheels.
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BMW: FAQs, Statistics & General Information
BMW General Information
BMW is the leading premium car brand in the UK and the second largest manufacturer overall, with a market share of around 5.8% to 6%.
Thanks to models like the ever-popular BMW 3 Series, they remain the leaders in luxury, ahead of Mercedes and Audi. In recent years, they've seen a shift towards EV models, with 1 in 4 BMWs now sold incorporating some sort of electric.
BMW Models
BMW offers a range of models, including petrol, diesel, hybrid and fully electric variants.
Their range includes the i, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 models, which are 'traditional' cars, with a further 'X' range offering crossover and SUV options. As well as this, BMW also has a 'Z' range, which typically encompasses their sports cars.
Over the years, popular models have included the 3 Series, a forerunner in the saloon market, as well as the 1 and 5 Series, offering hatchback and luxury cruiser options, respectively.
BMW Depreciation
Despite their reputation as one of the UK's leading premium brands, like most manufacturers, BMWs will suffer depreciation.
Typical deprecation levels are around 35% in three years. M2 models depreciate at a faster rate, losing between 40-50% in three to five years.
Try our free Car Depreciation Calculator for more information on model-specific depreciation and to estimate the value your BMW could lose.
BMW Gap Insurance Payout Examples
BMW 2 Series
Our customer purchased a BMW 218D for £9,290. Unfortunately, it was quickly written off, and their motor insurer paid out £9,640. Their gap insurance policy paid a difference of £1,000.
BMW 320 D
Our BMW gap insurance policy paid out £4,558 to a customer who initially bought their BMW 320D for £20,000. Following a total loss, their motor insurer offered a settlement figure of just £15,442; we covered the difference.
BMW 118
Our customer bought a BMW 1 Series for £30,482. It depreciated by 18%, meaning their insurer paid out £25,034.
Their BMW gap insurance policy covered the shortfall: £4,948.
BMW Theft Statistics
Unfortunately, BMW is a popular target for thieves, with the brand often topping 'Most Stolen' lists and consistently being the second most stolen manufacturer on the market (behind Ford).
In 2025, over 5000 BMWs were stolen in the UK. The 3 Series, in particular, is a common target, with 1207 stolen in the UK in 2024 alone.
What Types Of Gap Insurance Are Suitable For BMW
There are three common types of GAP Insurance available for most cars, including BMW, which is most suitable, typically depends on your finance type, car ownership status and individual cover needs.
The main types of BMW Gap Insurance we provide are:
- Lease & Contract Hire Gap Insurance: Lease & Contract Hire Gap Insurance pays the difference between your motor insurance settlement figure and the amount outstanding on your lease finance balance. This policy is suitable for lease or 'PCH' cars only.
- Return To Invoice Gap Insurance: Return To Invoice, or 'RTI' as it's also known, pays the difference between your motor insurance settlement figure and the original invoice price of your vehicle.
- Vehicle Replacement: Vehicle Replacement Insurance, or 'VRI' covers the difference between your motor insurance settlement and the cost of replacing your vehicle.