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BMW 700 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 23 BMW 700s 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. 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 700 is rarer than 73% 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 23 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 73% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 700
The BMW 700 is a small rear-engined car produced by German manufacturer BMW in various models from August 1959 to November 1965. It was the first BMW automobile with a monocoque structure. The 700 was a sales success with more than 188,000 units sold, at a time when BMW was close to financial ruin. The 700 was also successful in its class in motorsport, both in its stock form and as the basis of a racing special called the 700RS. Upon discontinuing the 700, BMW left the economy car market.
BMW 700 — questions & answers
How many BMW 700 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 23 BMW 700 were still registered in the UK — 17 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 700 rare?
The BMW 700 is genuinely rare, with only 23 left, making it rarer than 73% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 700 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 700 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BMW 700 use?
Most BMW 700 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW 700 peak?
The BMW 700 peaked at 23 registered in 2022 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.