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BMW i8

2014–2020

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  • Lowest price

    £24,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £27,201

    Since 2020 · n=4

  • Highest price

    £36,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

BMW i8

Based on 4 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

£42,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-8.4%

12-month change

Strong Buy

Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -8.4%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

3/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

£42,000

+0%

5-Year Forecast

£42,000

+0%

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Market scores

44

Desirability

Moderate

55

Liquidity

Weak

25

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many BMW i8 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

1,971

Cars

SORN

237

Cars

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

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 2015

    −£4,522-17%

    7 with · 4 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The BMW i8 has stabilized at a median of £42,000 in the UK market, down 8.4 percent year-over-year following a period of sharper depreciation. The "bottomed out" status and high-confidence buy signal suggest the model has reached a floor in its price cycle, with limited further downside expected over the near term.

Transaction volume remains modest, with just 18 sales recorded over the past twelve months and only 4 tracked in recent activity. This moderate liquidity reflects the i8's niche positioning and the particular challenges hybrid sports cars face in the used market compared to conventional powertrains or full electric successors.

With production limited to 20,465 units across its lifecycle, the i8 occupies a middle ground between mass-market depreciation and genuine collector-car scarcity. Its modest collectibility score reflects moderate desirability driven by its distinctive design and hybrid technology, though it lacks the heritage or investment credentials of more established BMW performance marques.

The three- and five-year base projections hold flat at £42,000, suggesting the market anticipates sideways price movement rather than appreciation. This reflects the depreciating-modern classification and the likelihood that depreciation has largely played out, leaving values vulnerable only to broader economic shocks or significant shifts in EV perception.

Buyers entering at current levels face minimal downside risk but should not anticipate near-term appreciation. The combination of limited sales liquidity and modest collector appeal means exit timing will matter; held long-term, the i8 is more likely to maintain value than to generate returns.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£42,000
  • Annual appr. rate-8.4%/yr
  • Segment average−10 to −25%/yr (early years)

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed1,971
  • SORN'd (off-road)237
  • Total in DVLA records2,208
  • % of production10.8%
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 tracked15
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared15 (100.0%)
  • Units built20,465
  • Still registered in the UK2,208 (10.8%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)18,257
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£2,500
  • Total annual cost£6,850

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Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£28,663
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range£24,250 – £36,000
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • £27,402

    Collecting Cars · 18 Apr 2025

  • £27,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Dec 2024

  • £24,250

    Collecting Cars · 3 Mar 2024

  • £36,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Aug 2023

Common questions

What is a BMW i8 worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £42,000, based on 18 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £24,250 to £36,000.

Is the BMW i8 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved -8.4%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many BMW i8s are for sale right now?

We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.

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