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BMW 2002

1968–1976

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  • Lowest price

    $28,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $30,122

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    $42,250

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

BMW 2002

Based on 3 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

$52,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+5.4%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

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

Prices have been flat (+5.4%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

4/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

$58,409

+12%

5-Year Forecast

$60,642

+17%

Market scores

57

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1973

    +$1,096+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 in the Australian market is trading around AUD $52,000, up 5.4 percent over the past twelve months—a modest but consistent advance. The HOLD signal reflects stable footing rather than momentum, with medium confidence in the data reflecting the modest transaction sample available.

Supply remains broadly available from an original production run of 339,084 units, which tempers scarcity value and keeps this model in the appreciating classic tier rather than true blue-chip territory. Collectibility sits at modest demand levels, typical for early-'70s BMW sedans outside their primary European strongholds.

Liquidity is moderate, supported by just three tracked sales over the review period—a thin dataset that limits confidence in short-term price direction but suggests enough periodic movement to avoid illiquidity concerns. The zero active listings at time of writing indicates current scarcity at the retail level, though this is more seasonal snapshot than structural supply tightness.

Base projections are measured: the model is expected to reach approximately AUD $58,400 within three years (12.3 percent appreciation) and AUD $60,642 within five years (16.6 percent total gain). These gains align with broad classic car inflation rather than category-specific tailwinds, reflecting the car's steady rather than accelerating collector interest.

Holders should treat current levels as a reasonable entry point for long-term appreciation, though buyers should factor in the smaller dealer network and parts availability typical of this era outside core enthusiast zones.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$52,000
  • Annual appr. rate+5.4%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked25
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared25 (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)$910
  • Maintenance$1,830
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$7,610
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-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$33,541
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$28,250 – $42,250
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • $28,250

    Collecting Cars · 14 May 2026

  • $30,122

    Collecting Cars · 9 Sept 2024

  • $42,250

    Collecting Cars · 27 May 2024

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