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BMW 1502 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 52 BMW 1502s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 53 in 2024 Q4 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 50% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the BMW 1502 is rarer than 66% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 52 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 66% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 1502
The BMW 02 Series is a range of sporty compact executive cars produced by German automaker BMW between 1966 and 1977, based on a shortened version of the New Class Sedans. The first 02 Series produced was the 1600-2 (later renamed 1602) in 1966. In 1975, the 02 Series was replaced by the E21 3 Series (except for the 1502 model, which continued until 1977).
BMW 1502 — questions & answers
How many BMW 1502 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 52 BMW 1502 were still registered in the UK — 26 licensed and on the road, plus 26 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 1502 rare?
The BMW 1502 is genuinely rare, with only 52 left, making it rarer than 66% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 1502 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 1502 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BMW 1502 use?
Most BMW 1502 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW 1502 peak?
The BMW 1502 peaked at 53 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.