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Used BMW 2 Series: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every BMW 2 Series from 2014 to 2021: what each year typically sells for (about $15,500 to $27,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014–2021.
2014–2021 BMW 2 Series
A compact rear-drive coupe and convertible with eager turbo engines and a sporty feel.
Years to target: 2014–2021. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $15,500* | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2015 | $17,000* | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2016 | $18,500 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2017 | $20,000 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2018 | $21,500 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2019 | $23,500 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2020 | $25,000 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2021 | $27,500* | Target | Not rated | ~50,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- Early four-cylinder models share the timing chain guide concern of that era. The back seat is only good for short trips.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the M235i or later M240i: their turbo six is much stronger than the four-cylinder 228i or 230i; check for the Cold Weather package if you want heated seats.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2015, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RC 2015–2017 · $19,000–$23,000
- Mazda MX-5 Miata 2016–2020 · $18,500–$22,500
- Subaru BRZ 2018–2020 · $19,000–$22,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.