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BMW K SERIES Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 1 BMW K SERIES remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 4 in 2014 Q3 — only 25% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 0 a year (44.8% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2027 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. In all, the BMW K SERIES is rarer than 93% 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 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 0 a year (44.8% of survivors). At that pace roughly 0 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2027.
About the K SERIES
The BMW 02 Series is a range of sporty compact executive cars produced by German automaker BMW between 1966 and 1977, based on a shortened version of the New Class Sedans. The first 02 Series produced was the 1600-2 (later renamed 1602) in 1966. In 1975, the 02 Series was replaced by the E21 3 Series (except for the 1502 model, which continued until 1977).
BMW K SERIES — questions & answers
How many BMW K SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1 BMW K SERIES were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW K SERIES rare?
The BMW K SERIES is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW K SERIES increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW K SERIES on UK roads fell by 1 (50.0%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 0 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most BMW K SERIES use?
Most BMW K SERIES run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW K SERIES peak?
The BMW K SERIES peaked at 4 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.