2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE35IS Roadster

VIN WBALM1C50CE633763

Typical market price

$18,500

5 comparable listings

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Last listed by Grote Automotive- Rockford

1949 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

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2012 BMW Z4 SDRIVE35IS Roadster

VIN WBALM1C50CE633763

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Market price range

Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 30, 2026

Below market

$15,110

Middle of range

$18,500

Above market

$18,825

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $6,125 (−24.0%) over 6 months.

Sep 20, 2024 · $25,555 Apr 4, 2025 · $19,430

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN WBALM1C50CE633763, spanning 6 months.

Listings

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed	Seen
Grote Automotive- Rockford	Rockford, IL 61107	$19,430	78,548 mi	2025-04-04	540 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WBALM1C50CE633763

Trim

SDRIVE35IS Roadster

Engine

3.0L · V6

Horsepower

335

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Body

Roadster

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

BMW AG

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$1,790 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 BMW Z4 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $8,950

Insurance $5,440

Maintenance & repairs $10,500

Total, 5 years $24,890

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 BMW Z4 has 4 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.

4 recall campaigns on this model year

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan,…

NHTSA campaign 14V627000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year…

NHTSA campaign 13V454000
STEERING

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 1-SERIES ACTIVE E AND MODEL YEAR 2012 Z4 VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 12V302000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 BMW Z4 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 BMW Z4 over the last 6 months — the market softened $947 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$17,622
May 2026	$18,575
June 2026	$17,999
July 2026	$17,989
August 2026	$16,924
September 2026	$16,675

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As of September 30, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2010–2014) to the 2012 BMW Z4 in this catalog, the 2012 Audi S5 has the lowest median asking price ($12,499, 42 listings with photos) and the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class the highest ($21,586, 42 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

Your comparison starting point

2012 BMW Z4

All trims · United States

$16,850

Comparison catalog median · 28 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$21,586

Median asking price · 42 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$19,080–$26,999

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 BMW Z4 All trims	$16,850	$14,995–$18,899	28
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class All trims	$15,495	$12,995–$18,998	43
2012 Audi S5 All trims	$12,499	$9,995–$14,995	42
2014 Infiniti Q60 All trims	$15,221	$12,758–$17,650	76
2010 Jaguar XK All trims	$15,995	$12,995–$22,995	27
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class All trims	$21,586	$19,080–$26,999	42

What these prices mean

Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.

Snapshot: September 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2026	93	$65,100	100%	6,848 mi
2025	32	$48,349	74%	15,526 mi
2024	30	$52,083	80%	15,165 mi
2023	32	$47,442	73%	19,731 mi
2022	49	$46,762	72%	24,775 mi
2021	26	$40,977	63%	32,071 mi
2020	78	$36,998	57%	43,361 mi
2019	37	$32,950	51%	44,946 mi