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BMW 3000 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 2 BMW 3000s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 3 in 2024 Q1 — only 67% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. 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 3000 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 3000
The BMW Art Car Project was introduced by the French racecar driver and auctioneer Hervé Poulain, who wanted to invite an artist to create a canvas on an automobile. In 1975, Poulain commissioned American artist and friend Alexander Calder to paint the first BMW Art Car. This first example would be a BMW 3.0 CSL which Poulain himself would race in the 1975 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Since Calder's work of art, many other renowned artists throughout the world have created BMW Art Cars, including David Hockney, Jenny Holzer, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, and Andy...
BMW 3000 — questions & answers
How many BMW 3000 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2 BMW 3000 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 3000 rare?
The BMW 3000 is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 3000 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 3000 on UK roads fell by 1 (33.3%).
What fuel do most BMW 3000 use?
Most BMW 3000 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW 3000 peak?
The BMW 3000 peaked at 3 registered in 2024 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q1.