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BMW 3.0 SI Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 44 BMW 3.0 SIs 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 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (2.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the BMW 3.0 SI is rarer than 67% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 44 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 67% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 3.0 SI
The BMW E3 (also known as the New Six) is a line of mid-size luxury sedans 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 fiveyears 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 related 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, transmissions...
BMW 3.0 SI — questions & answers
How many BMW 3.0 SI are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 44 BMW 3.0 SI were still registered in the UK — 24 licensed and on the road, plus 20 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 3.0 SI rare?
The BMW 3.0 SI is genuinely rare, with only 44 left, making it rarer than 67% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 3.0 SI increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 3.0 SI on UK roads rose by 1 (2.3%).
What fuel do most BMW 3.0 SI use?
Most BMW 3.0 SI run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW 3.0 SI peak?
The BMW 3.0 SI peaked at 44 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.