BMW 2 Series Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old BMW 2 Series lists at $21,497 — 56.2% below the $49,113 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $30,997 (36.9% below new). Median odometer at that age: 59,732 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $49,113 | — | — | 2287 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $33,676 | −31.4% | 18,376 | 565 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $32,562 | −33.7% | 22,750 | 345 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $30,997 | −36.9% | 27,859 | 235 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $24,384 | −50.4% | 47,202 | 247 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $21,497 | −56.2% | 59,732 | 277 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $22,895 | −53.4% | 59,437 | 197 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $23,998 | −51.1% | 62,071 | 61 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $20,820 | −57.6% | 71,335 | 93 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the BMW 2 Series's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used BMW 2 Series? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a BMW 2 Series depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old BMW 2 Series lists at $21,497 — 56.2% below the $49,113 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $30,997 (36.9% below new). Median odometer at that age: 59,732 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (277 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used BMW 2 Series?
The steepest part of this curve is year 3 → 4, where it sheds another 13.5 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the BMW 2 Series's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used BMW 2 Series a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old BMW 2 Series saves about $18,116 versus new (36.9% below) with a median 27,859 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the BMW 2 Series's median new price today (2287 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).