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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%

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.

  • Built ≤ 1973

    +£547+4%

    13 with · 12 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 year on a solid footing of appreciating-classic status. The signal remains HOLD, reflecting steady rather than accelerating gains and a confidence rating marked high across the dataset.

The 12-month sample of 16 transactions provides reasonable visibility into pricing, though liquidity remains moderate with only four sales tracked in the immediate period. This suggests buyers and sellers exist but transactions are neither frequent nor scarce; patience may be required to match supply and demand at fair value.

Production volume of 339,084 units positions the 2002 as a mass-market classic rather than a low-volume collector's piece, which underpins modest demand relative to rarer BMWs. Collectibility scores at 4 out of 10, reflecting the tension between high desirability and broad availability that defines this model's tier.

The three-year projection stands at £33,275, implying 18.8 percent appreciation from current levels, while the five-year base case points to £35,192 or 25.7 percent cumulative gain. These gains are grounded in the car's established position as a foundational modern classic rather than speculation, consistent with the appreciating-classic classification and high-confidence rating.

No active listings are currently recorded in the dataset, suggesting limited near-term supply pressure on pricing. For prospective buyers or holders, the backdrop remains one of gradual, measured appreciation with moderate trading frequency.

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 tracked25
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared25 (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

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