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BMW 2002

1968–1976

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  • Lowest price

    US$8,100

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$25,000

    Since 2020 · n=13

  • Highest price

    US$76,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    13

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 13 lots

BMW 2002

Based on 13 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

US$25,375

Market value · recent verified sales

-18.7%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 18.7% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

4/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

US$27,669

+9%

5-Year Forecast

US$28,451

+12%

Market scores

55

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1973

    US$768-3%

    12 with · 8 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 median is holding at US$25,375, down 18.7 percent over the past twelve months and carrying a SELL signal against a broader appreciating-classic classification. This sharp pullback suggests the market has repriced the model after a period of strength, though the underlying category framework still positions it as a long-term gainer.

Liquidity is moderate, with thirteen total sales tracked and ten transactions in the last year. That modest sample size means individual sales can move the median meaningfully, but the transaction frequency is sufficient to establish reliable pricing direction. No active listings are currently listed, which may indicate a temporary gap in supply rather than collapsed buyer interest.

The 2002 benefits from robust production heritage—339,084 units built—which keeps it accessible to collectors without the rarity premium of lower-volume BMWs. Desirability ranks as moderate, reflecting its strong historical significance in the brand's DNA against the volume availability that tempers pure scarcity value. Condition and specification variance likely drive transaction-to-transaction pricing more than the model itself.

The base case projects 9.0 percent appreciation over three years to US$27,669, with a longer 5-year outlook at 12.1 percent to US$28,451. These gains are modest relative to the recent decline, suggesting the market views current prices as fair value after normalization. Buyers and sellers should expect sideways-to-slight-upward movement, not recovery to prior peaks.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$25,375
  • Annual appr. rate-18.7%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked20
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared20 (100.0%)
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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months13
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$28,246
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$8,100 – US$76,000
  • Total Sales Tracked13

Recent sales

Showing latest 13
  • US$8,100

    Bring a Trailer · 20 Jul 2026

  • US$22,002

    Bring a Trailer · 18 Jul 2026

  • US$38,000

    Bring a Trailer · 17 Jul 2026

  • US$26,500

    Bring a Trailer · 10 Jul 2026

  • US$11,000

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Jun 2026

  • US$47,000

    Bring a Trailer · 20 May 2026

  • US$33,250

    Bring a Trailer · 19 May 2026

  • US$18,850

    Bring a Trailer · 18 May 2026

  • US$76,000

    Bring a Trailer · 9 May 2026

  • US$20,000

    Bring a Trailer · 2 May 2026

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