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Used BMW M2: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every BMW M2 from 2016 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $39,000 to $69,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2016–2021, 2023–2025.
2023–2025 BMW M2
A compact rear-drive BMW coupe that borrows a bigger sibling's twin-turbo six for far more power.
Years to target: 2023–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,000 | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $67,000 | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $69,000 | Target | Not rated | ~15,000 |
Worth knowing
- Weight is up sharply over the first generation, so it feels like a small M4 rather than a nimble toy, and styling is divisive.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for real running costs: performance tires often cost $1,200 to $2,000 a set and can wear out in 15,000 miles, and brakes cost more to replace.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2025 automatic for the bump to 473 hp, or any manual if engagement matters most; skip the carbon buckets if the car will be driven daily.
On the test drive
Check for track use, rear tire and brake wear, and on manual cars confirm the clutch engages cleanly without slip. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2023, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2023).
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RC F 2022–2024 · $58,500–$67,000
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2016–2021 BMW M2
A compact rear-drive coupe with a turbo inline-six and playful balance, often called the purest modern M car.
Years to target: 2016–2021. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $39,000 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $41,500 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $44,500 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $47,500 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $52,000 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
| 2021 | $56,000 | Target | Not rated | ~45,000 |
Worth knowing
- Ride is firm and the rear seat is tiny, and early cars use the N55 engine whose oil filter housing and valve cover gaskets often leak.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2019 or newer M2 Competition: its S55 engine adds 40 hp and better cooling, and extra chassis bracing sharpens turn-in. CS models are rare and costly.
On the test drive
Ask for track history and check for uneven rear tire wear and clutch slip on manual cars. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2016).
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RC F 2017–2020 · $41,500–$51,000
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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.