BMW 2002
1968–1976

Based on 4 verified auction results
£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.
Price History
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
Marque analyst note
The BMW 2002 median price in the UK market stands at £28,000, having gained 8.1 percent over the past twelve months. This steady appreciation reflects the model's established standing as an appreciating classic, though the signal remains a hold given current momentum and valuation.
The 12-month sample of 16 transactions provides reasonable visibility into price discovery, though the four sales tracked in the most recent window suggest moderate underlying liquidity. This depth is sufficient for confident market assessment but implies that sellers should expect deliberate positioning rather than rapid turnover at any given price point.
With 339,084 units produced across its original run, the 2002 occupies a well-populated segment of the classic market. Despite the high absolute production volume, the model commands genuine desirability among enthusiasts, and its appreciating-classic classification reflects genuine collector interest rather than speculative demand.
The absence of active listings currently on the market indicates a lean sales environment, typical of a model that transacts periodically rather than continuously. This structural thinness does not signal weakness but rather reflects the measured pace at which these cars change hands at present values.
Base projections point to £33,275 by 2023 (18.8 percent appreciation) and £35,192 by 2025 (25.7 percent total), anchored on the steady historical trajectory and sustained collector appeal. The three- and five-year paths assume continued modest demand and typical market conditions, with no structural disruption priced in.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£28,000
- Annual appr. rate+8.1%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed104
- SORN'd (off-road)111
- Total in DVLA records215
- % of production0.1%
- All BMW 2002s216
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
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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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.