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BMW 1602 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 129 BMW 1602s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 6 (4.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 44% 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 1602 is rarer than 56% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (129 in the latest data).
Rarer than 56% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 1602
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 1602 — questions & answers
How many BMW 1602 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 129 BMW 1602 were still registered in the UK — 72 licensed and on the road, plus 57 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 1602 rare?
The BMW 1602 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (129), making it rarer than 56% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 1602 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 1602 on UK roads rose by 6 (4.9%).
What fuel do most BMW 1602 use?
Most BMW 1602 run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across electric.
When did the BMW 1602 peak?
The BMW 1602 peaked at 129 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.