BMW 530i AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $75
- Average
- $216
- High
- $504
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW 530i AC compressor?
Asking prices from 170 salvage yards in 31 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the BMW 530i AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used BMW 530i AC compressor costs $75 to $504, with a median asking price of $208. Based on 234 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2025 (9 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$213
Grade B (good)$150
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$99–$504204 listings
Grade BStandard used$125–$28716 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$35514 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $99–$504 | 204 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $125–$287 | 16 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$355 | 14 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$213
Grade B$150
Ungraded$153
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$504 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW 530i AC compressor is listed
We found priced BMW 530i AC compressor listings at 170 salvage yards across 31 states. Florida supplies the most, with 53 listings (14% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $144, while California yards ask $270, 88% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 53 | 19 | $177-15% |
| Georgia | 37 | 10 | $158-24% |
| Michigan | 34 | 15 | $144-31% |
| Illinois | 22 | 14 | $195-6% |
| New York | 22 | 8 | $150-28% |
| California | 22 | 11 | $270+30% |
| South Carolina | 19 | 7 | $250+20% |
| New Jersey | 17 | 6 | $235+13% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $208 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW 530i AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $208
- BMW 530i median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $495–$1,110
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW 530i AC compressor cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW 530i AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW 530i AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 42% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $213.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $177, while 2021 tops the table at $395. Parts from 2016–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW 530i sits 39% above the Ford F150 ($150), 5% above the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 17% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW 530i parts are priced?
01wide ±219%
Transmission Control Module
$145median
$32$667
02wide ±187%
Wheels
$350median
$90$1,400
03wide ±97%
Steering Wheel
$408median
$125$914
04wide ±277%
Air Bag
$266median
$70$1,544
05wide ±290%
Grille
$125median
$25$749
06wide ±95%
Headlight Assembly
$1,736median
$680$3,989
07wide ±142%
Control Arm
$125median
$45$400
08wide ±214%
Brake Caliper
$200median
$40$896
09wide ±119%
Front Seat
$221median
$90$614
10wide ±289%
Car Radio
$226median
$45$1,350
11wide ±152%
Axle Shaft
$228median
$50$743
12wide ±176%
Strut
$166median
$57$640
Price comparisons
Compare BMW 530i AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsBMW530i
F150$150
530i$208
$58 diff3,157 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsBMW530i
Class$198
530i$208
$10 diff2,524 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMW530i
Class$250
530i$208
$42 diff2,520 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsBMW530i
Elantra$143
530i$208
$65 diff2,402 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsBMW530i
1500$130
530i$208
$78 diff2,351 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsBMW530i
Explorer$143
530i$208
$65 diff2,292 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
BMW 530i AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a BMW 530i?
The median asking price is $208 across 234 priced listings from 170 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $213. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $177.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW 530i AC compressor?
Using a used part, a BMW 530i AC compressor replacement typically runs $495–$1,110 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $208, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW 530i model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW 530i AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW 530i AC compressor fitments across 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.