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BMW 3.0 CSi

1971–1975

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  • Lowest price

    £38,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £48,125

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £58,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

BMW 3.0 CSi

Based on 2 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outlow confidence

£48,403

Market value · recent verified sales

-9.3%

12-month change

Buy

Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -9.3%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£39,342

-19%

5-Year Forecast

£36,871

-24%

Estimates pool 6 verified sales across United States, Australia, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Weak

25

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many BMW 3.0 CSi remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

40

Cars

SORN

30

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The BMW 3.0 CSi has declined 9.3 percent over the past year, settling at a median of £48,403, though the illiquid market—represented by only two tracked transactions—means individual results vary widely and price discovery remains difficult.

With just 8,144 units produced, the 3.0 CSi occupies a narrow collectibility tier rated as "Highly Collectible," placing it above mass-market classics but below the rarest E30 variants that command stronger ongoing demand. Moderate desirability and sparse transaction activity suggest the model appeals to a defined buyer pool rather than the broader collector market.

The current "bottomed out" signal reflects the recent year-on-year decline, though the low-confidence rating is warranted given the minimal sample size and absence of active listings in the tracked market. With no cars presently listed, immediate liquidity for either buyers or sellers should not be assumed.

Base projections suggest continued softness through the next three years, with median values potentially declining to £39,342 by 2027, though such forecasts carry high uncertainty given the sparse transaction history. The five-year outlook points to further pressure, with prices potentially reaching £36,871 if current headwinds persist.

The buy signal appears anchored to valuation reset rather than momentum; prospective buyers should view entry at current levels as a long-liquidation play rather than near-term appreciation. The absence of comparable recent sales means negotiation ranges remain wide, and proper condition assessment becomes the primary lever for buyer due diligence.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£48,403
  • Annual appr. rate-9.3%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed40
  • SORN'd (off-road)30
  • Total in DVLA records70
  • % of production0.9%
  • All BMW 3.0 CSis74
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (100.0%)
  • Units built8,144
  • Still registered in the UK70 (0.9%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)8,074
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£48,125
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£38,250 – £58,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • £58,000

    Collecting Cars · 20 Jul 2026

  • £38,250

    Collecting Cars · 22 Apr 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.