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BMW 2500 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 51 BMW 2500s 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 2021 Q1 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 67% 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 2500 is rarer than 67% 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 51 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 67% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 2500
The BMW New Six (also known as the BMW E3) is a line of mid-size luxury sedans and grand tourer coupés produced by the German automaker BMW from 1968 to 1977. All models used the then-new M30 straight-6 engine. It marked BMW's return to the full-size luxury sedan market after a hiatus of 5 years and was introduced as a response to growing market segment dominated by Mercedes-Benz. It was important in establishing BMW's reputation as a maker of sporting luxury sedans. The BMW New Six coupés (better known as the BMW E9) are built on a shortened version of the E3 platform. The E9 coupés share engines...
BMW 2500 — questions & answers
How many BMW 2500 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 51 BMW 2500 were still registered in the UK — 17 licensed and on the road, plus 34 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 2500 rare?
The BMW 2500 is genuinely rare, with only 51 left, making it rarer than 67% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 2500 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 2500 on UK roads fell by 1 (1.9%).
What fuel do most BMW 2500 use?
Most BMW 2500 run on petrol — about 98% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the BMW 2500 peak?
The BMW 2500 peaked at 53 registered in 2021 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.