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BMW 2002

1968–1976

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  • Lowest price

    £13,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £15,050

    Since 2020 · n=4

  • Highest price

    £20,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

BMW 2002

Based on 4 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£28,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+8.1%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 8.1% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

4/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

£33,275

+19%

5-Year Forecast

£35,192

+26%

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Market scores

62

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Good

70

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many BMW 2002 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

104

Cars

SORN

111

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +£10,561+70%

    25 with · 3 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 1974

    −£1,287-9%

    19 with · 19 without · high confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The BMW 2002 is trading at a median of £28,000 in the UK market, up 8.1 percent over the past twelve months, signaling steady appreciation within a market showing high confidence in the valuation trajectory.

Over the trailing year, sixteen transactions were recorded, though only four sales comprise the tracked sample, indicating moderate liquidity conditions. This thinner deal flow means buyers and sellers should expect slightly wider bid-ask spreads compared to higher-volume classics, though the market remains active enough to facilitate trades at fair value.

With 339,084 units produced across its generation run, the 2002 occupies the middle ground of classic BMW desirability. The model commands high collector interest relative to its production volume, positioning it as an appreciating classic rather than a blue-chip investment. Condition and provenance will materially influence individual sale prices within this category.

The market outlook projects the 2002 to reach approximately £33,275 within three years, a gain of 18.8 percent from current levels, with further appreciation to around £35,192 over five years. This trajectory reflects steady demand from enthusiasts and continued recognition of the model's historical significance as a formative sports sedan. No active listings currently on the market may suggest tightness in available stock relative to buyer interest.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£28,000
  • Annual appr. rate+8.1%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed104
  • SORN'd (off-road)111
  • Total in DVLA records215
  • % of production0.1%
  • All BMW 2002s216
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked53
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared53 (100.0%)
  • Units built339,084
  • Still registered in the UK215 (0.1%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)338,869
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through25%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£15,963
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range£13,750 – £20,000
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • £15,000

    Collecting Cars · 11 May 2026

  • £13,750

    Collecting Cars · 22 Sept 2024

  • £15,100

    Collecting Cars · 9 Apr 2024

  • £20,000

    Collecting Cars · 6 Aug 2023

Common questions

What is a BMW 2002 worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £28,000, based on 16 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £13,750 to £20,000.

Is the BMW 2002 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +8.1%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many BMW 2002s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.