BMW 2002
1968–1976
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

Based on 32 verified auction results
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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,030
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket 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 20US$6,999
Bring a Trailer · 12 Oct 2026
4-speed manual
US$23,500
Bring a Trailer · 2 Oct 2026
green · 4-speed manual
US$18,202
Bring a Trailer · 26 Sept 2026
4-Speed
US$16,350
Bring a Trailer · 24 Sept 2026
white
US$26,500
Bring a Trailer · 21 Sept 2026
Polaris Metallic · manual
US$2,150
Bring a Trailer · 18 Sept 2026
tan · manual
US$34,500
Bring a Trailer · 9 Sept 2026
black · 5-speed
US$27,500
Bring a Trailer · 3 Sept 2026
Red · 5-speed manual
US$32,000
Bring a Trailer · 29 Aug 2026
Amazon Green · manual
US$19,900
Bring a Trailer · 28 Aug 2026
Inka · 5-speed manual
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.
