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BMW 2002

1968–1976

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  • Lowest price

    US$2,150

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$22,126

    Since 2020 · n=32

  • Highest price

    US$76,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    32

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 32 lots

BMW 2002

Based on 32 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%

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Market scores

55

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +US$14,945+68%

    26 with · 3 without · low confidence

  • Built ≤ 1973

    −US$2,599-12%

    20 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 $25,375 in the current market, down 18.7 percent over the past twelve months—a material retreat that signals caution for near-term holders. The sell signal reflects the downward pressure, though the asset remains classified as an appreciating classic with modest underlying fundamentals.

Liquidity is moderate, supported by thirty-two tracked sales in the overall dataset and ten transactions over the past year, indicating a thin but functioning secondary market. With just one active listing currently visible, availability is constrained, though transaction volume suggests motivated buyers and sellers do connect periodically.

The 2002 entered production with 339,084 units built across its model run, making it a relatively common classic by European standards. Its collectibility score of four reflects modest demand—the car holds nostalgic and historical appeal as an early sport compact, but lacks the rarity or performance cult status of its higher-dollar rivals.

The three-year base projection suggests a recovery to $27,669, or 9.0 percent appreciation from current levels. Over five years, valuations are forecast to reach $28,451, representing 12.1 percent cumulative gains from today—a modest annual trajectory that assumes stabilization of current cyclical weakness.

Current market dynamics suggest the 2002 has moved through a soft patch. Buyers entering now would be positioning for a slow-burn recovery rather than near-term gains, with the understanding that liquidity remains moderate and pricing power is currently limited.

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 tracked56
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared56 (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.

For sale now · 1 live

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings1
  • Sales Last 12 Months32
  • Sell-Through100%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings1
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$24,131
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price RangeUS$2,150 – US$76,000
  • Total Sales Tracked32

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$6,999

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Oct 2026

  • US$23,500

    Bring a Trailer · 2 Oct 2026

  • US$18,202

    Bring a Trailer · 26 Sept 2026

  • US$16,350

    Bring a Trailer · 24 Sept 2026

  • US$26,500

    Bring a Trailer · 21 Sept 2026

  • US$2,150

    Bring a Trailer · 18 Sept 2026

  • US$34,500

    Bring a Trailer · 9 Sept 2026

  • US$27,500

    Bring a Trailer · 3 Sept 2026

  • US$32,000

    Bring a Trailer · 29 Aug 2026

  • US$19,900

    Bring a Trailer · 28 Aug 2026

Common questions

What is a BMW 2002 worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$25,375, based on 10 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$2,150 to US$76,000.

Is the BMW 2002 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -18.7%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many BMW 2002s are for sale right now?

We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

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