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BMW 2002

1968–1976

BMW 2002

Based on 4 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinghigh confidence

£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

Aug 2023Today

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
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed104
  • SORN'd (off-road)111
  • Total in DVLA records215
  • % of production0.1%
  • All BMW 2002s216
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

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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

  • £15,000

    Collecting Cars · 11 May 2026

  • £13,750

    Collecting Cars · 22 Sept 2024

  • £15,100

    Collecting Cars · 9 Apr 2024

  • £20,000

    Collecting Cars · 6 Aug 2023

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