BMW Z1
1989–1991
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

Based on 6 verified auction results
£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
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed36
- SORN'd (off-road)63
- Total in DVLA records99
- % of production1.2%
- All BMW Z1s113
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
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
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 6Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.