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BMW 2002 Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 872 BMW 2002s 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 13 (1.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 46% 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.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (872 in the latest data).
Rarer than 36% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 2002
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 2002 — questions & answers
How many BMW 2002 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 872 BMW 2002 were still registered in the UK — 469 licensed and on the road, plus 403 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 2002 rare?
The BMW 2002 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (872), making it rarer than 36% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 2002 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 2002 on UK roads rose by 13 (1.5%).
What fuel do most BMW 2002 use?
Most BMW 2002 run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the BMW 2002 peak?
The BMW 2002 peaked at 872 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.