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BMW 1802 Ultra-rare

As of 2026 Q1, 4 BMW 1802s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2015 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (33.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the BMW 1802 is rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.

BMW 1802 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Mic from Reading - Berkshire, United Kingdom / CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
4
4 licensed0 SORN
▲ 1 (+33.3%) yr/yr
Peak: 4 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2015 Q3

Survivors over time

0 1 2 3 4 2015 Q32021 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 4 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the 1802

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).

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

BMW 1802 — questions & answers

How many BMW 1802 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 4 BMW 1802 were still registered in the UK — 4 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the BMW 1802 rare?

The BMW 1802 is genuinely rare, with only 4 left, making it rarer than 85% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the BMW 1802 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of BMW 1802 on UK roads rose by 1 (33.3%).

What fuel do most BMW 1802 use?

Most BMW 1802 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the BMW 1802 peak?

The BMW 1802 peaked at 4 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q3.

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