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BMW 3.0 CSL Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 2 BMW 3.0 CSLs 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 2023 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the BMW 3.0 CSL is rarer than 90% 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 2 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 90% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the 3.0 CSL
The BMW E9 is a range of coupés produced by German automaker BMW from 1968 to 1975. Initially released as the 2800 CS model, the E9 was based on the BMW 2000 C / 2000 CS four-cylinder coupés, which were enlarged to fit the BMW M30 six-cylinder engine. The E9’s bodywork was built by Karmann. As a racing car, the E9 was very successful in the European Touring Car Championship and the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft, especially the 3.0 CSL homologation model. The E9 range was replaced by the E24 6 Series.
BMW 3.0 CSL — questions & answers
How many BMW 3.0 CSL are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2 BMW 3.0 CSL were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 3.0 CSL rare?
The BMW 3.0 CSL is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 3.0 CSL increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 3.0 CSL on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BMW 3.0 CSL use?
Most BMW 3.0 CSL run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW 3.0 CSL peak?
The BMW 3.0 CSL peaked at 2 registered in 2023 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.