6 model years · 211 listings tracked

BMW 128i depreciation

$9,788
51 listings
$1,789
4-model-year price gap
less than the 2013
$7,999
28 listings

The 2009 typically asks 18% less than the 2013 in this snapshot, across 4 model years. Thin sample — see the listing counts above.

The 2009 BMW 128i asks about 18% less than the 2013 across 4 model years — the curve below tracks every year from 2013 to 2009, priced from 211 live dealer listings.

These are current dealer asking prices for different vehicles, not a forecast, original MSRP comparison or final sale prices. Mileage, trim, condition and generation changes can affect the gap. No qualified five-model-year price gap is highlighted. The table shows the available years, prices and sample sizes.

◷ Updated September 9, 2026 ▤ National asking prices, refreshed daily

2013 BMW 128i — a typically priced live listing
2013 · live listing photo

What the BMW 128i depreciation curve means for buyers

Which single model year costs the most to skip?

2013 typical
$9,788
2012 typical
$8,997
one year of age
$791

8% of the 2013 price

Across the 2009–2013 model years, 2013 → 2012 is the biggest single-model-year asking-price step in this sample.

Priced from 51 and 43 live listings.

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BMW 128i depreciation curve

  • −18%
    Asking-price difference, 2013 → 2009
  • ≈4.5%
    Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
  • −$791
    Steepest drop, 2013 → 2012
  • $7,999
    Cheapest model year (2009)

Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2013. Hover a point for that year's price band.

A 2009 BMW 128i typically lists at $7,999 — 18% below the 2013's $9,788.

$8,000 $9,000 $10K −8% −16% −5% −19%
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Year Typical price Share of baseline ask vs. next-newer year Avg. mileage Listings
2013 $9,788 100% 90,479 51
2012 $8,997 92% −$791 99,508 43
2011 $8,248 84% −$749 100,906 60
2010 $9,250 95% +$1,002 112,160 13
2009 $7,999 82% −$1,251 106,813 28
2008 $7,948 81% −$51 102,812 16

Typical price is the median (or average when the median is unavailable) asking price of that model year's live dealer listings, national. Share of baseline ask is each year's asking price as a percentage of the newest year's asking price in the same group of available model years. Updated September 9, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a BMW 128i depreciate per year?

This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2009 typically asks $7,999, 18% below the 2013's $9,788. These are different vehicles listed on September 9, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.

How do older BMW 128i asking prices compare with the newest model year?

A 2009 BMW 128i asks about 82% of the 2013's typical asking price ($7,999 vs $9,788). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.

Which BMW 128i model year is cheapest?

The 2009 BMW 128i is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $7,999 — 18% below the 2013's typical $9,788. Compare every year in the table above.

How many BMW 128i model years can I compare here?

This depreciation curve covers 6 model years, from 2008 to 2013, each priced from live dealer listings and refreshed daily.

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