2001 BMW Z3 2.5i Market Value & Price History
The 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i has a current market value of $11,410 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 25 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2020 between $13,000 and $16,500. Based on US sales through May 1, 2026. 5 have sold in the past 12 months, and 19 are listed for sale from $10,000 to $18,795. The median sale price is down 34.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 25 verified auction sales for the 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i, latest sale May 1, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
2001 BMW Z3 2.5i Price History
The median 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i sold for $11,850 in 2026, against $14,045 in 2021. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,850 | 3 |
| 2025 | $19,750 | 5 |
| 2023 | $14,500 | 8 |
| 2022 | $12,900 | 3 |
| 2021 | $14,045 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | $10,400 | 54,200 mi | Manual |
| Mar 25, 2026 | $11,850 | 29,000 mi | Manual |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $14,250 | 45,000 mi | Manual |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $16,000 | 23,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $19,750 | 13,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $12,150 | 37,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 21, 2025 | $22,100 | 6,000 mi | Manual |
| May 9, 2025 | $21,750 | 8,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $20,250 | 15,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 16, 2024 | $13,000 | 41,000 mi | Manual |
| Nov 17, 2023 | $13,500 | 19,000 mi | Manual |
| Aug 27, 2023 | $16,500 | 37,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 25, 2023 | $15,000 | 71,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 8, 2023 | $17,750 | 47,000 mi | Manual |
| May 8, 2023 | $13,500 | 29,000 mi | Manual |
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2001 BMW Z3 2.5i: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i worth?
A 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i is worth approximately $11,410 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 25 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through May 1, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,000 and $16,500; the full verified range is $10,400 to $22,100. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i cost new?
The 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i carried an original MSRP of $33,300. Verified examples now trade around $11,410.
How much has the 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i depreciated?
The 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i is worth about 66% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $33,300, and verified examples now trade around $11,410. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 25 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i sales in total.
Are 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i sale price is down 34.5% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i?
DriveIndex lists 19 2001 BMW Z3 2.5i for sale, priced from $10,000 to $18,795 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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