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BMW Z1

1989–1991

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  • Lowest price

    £25,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £35,645

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    £48,750

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

BMW Z1

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

£37,289

Market value · recent verified sales

+6.6%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+6.6%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£41,136

+10%

5-Year Forecast

£42,458

+14%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many BMW Z1 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

36

Cars

SORN

63

Cars

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

Marque analyst note

The BMW Z1 is trading around £37,289 on the UK market, up 6.6 percent over the past twelve months. This modest appreciation sits well ahead of broader inflation, though the signal remains neutral given thin trading and mixed recent momentum.

Liquidity is a defining constraint for the Z1 collector. Only three sales have cleared in the past year against a tracked universe of six cars total, making pricing signals cautious and spreads potentially wide for buyers entering or exiting positions. No active listings currently appear, typical of the market's sparse supply.

Production of just 8,000 units positions the Z1 firmly in the appreciating-classic category with a collectibility score of 7 out of 10. The model's distinctive roadster character and limited run drive desirability, though moderate demand means rarity alone does not guarantee steep upside or rapid turnover.

Average mileage among transacted examples sits at 20,378 miles, suggesting well-preserved examples are typical in the secondary market. This relatively low utilization points toward cars held as hobby pieces or collection staples rather than regular drivers.

The three-year projection suggests movement toward £41,136, representing 10.3 percent total appreciation from current levels. Over five years, the base case reaches £42,458, or 13.9 percent gain, reflecting gradual collector interest rather than speculative demand. Pricing stability and modest growth remain the most probable outcome for the next half-decade.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£37,289
  • Annual appr. rate+6.6%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed36
  • SORN'd (off-road)63
  • Total in DVLA records99
  • % of production1.2%
  • All BMW Z1s113
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 tracked8
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared8 (100.0%)
  • Units built8,000
  • Still registered in the UK99 (1.2%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)7,901
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 Months3
  • Sell-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£37,215
  • Avg Mileage at Sale20,378 mi
  • Recent Price Range£25,750 – £48,750
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • £33,750

    Collecting Cars · 22 Jul 2026

  • £48,750

    Collecting Cars · 29 May 2026

  • £37,289

    Collecting Cars · 24 Aug 2025

  • £25,750

    Collecting Cars · 3 Jul 2025

  • £43,750

    Collecting Cars · 17 Feb 2025

  • £34,000

    Collecting Cars · 21 Aug 2023

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