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BMW Z1

1989–1991

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  • Lowest price

    £25,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £37,289

    Since 2020 · n=7

  • Highest price

    £48,750

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    7

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 7 lots

BMW Z1

Based on 7 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

£38,500

Market value · recent verified sales

+3.2%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

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

Prices have been flat (+3.2%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£41,706

+8%

5-Year Forecast

£42,792

+11%

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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 has held steady at a median of £38,500 in the UK market, with a modest 3.2% appreciation over the past twelve months. The HOLD signal reflects stability rather than momentum, suggesting the car has found a natural price floor at current levels without fresh upward pressure.

Trading data remains sparse, with only three transactions recorded in the past year against a total tracked sample of seven cars. This thin liquidity demands patience from both buyers and sellers, as finding a matching counterparty typically requires an extended search window and realistic pricing expectations.

The Z1 occupies a genuinely collectible tier on the strength of its distinctive design and limited 8,000-unit production run, though desirability remains moderate within the broader classic market. Condition and mileage typically track well, with transacted examples averaging just over 20,000 miles, a figure that reflects careful ownership and supports valuation confidence.

The base case projection points to £41,706 in three years and £42,792 in five years, representing gains of 8.3% and 11.1% respectively. This gentle appreciation trajectory is consistent with a maturing model where supply constraints and modest collector demand provide structural support without cyclical tailwinds.

The absence of active listings underscores the Z1's scarcity in the secondhand market. For sellers, patience will likely be rewarded; for buyers, the current pricing appears fair relative to the long-term trend and offers no obvious value opportunity or risk at present.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£38,500
  • Annual appr. rate+3.2%/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
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 tracked10
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared10 (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-Through43%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£37,398
  • Avg Mileage at Sale20,378 mi
  • Recent Price Range£25,750 – £48,750
  • Total Sales Tracked7

Recent sales

Showing latest 7
  • £38,500

    Collecting Cars · 30 Aug 2026

  • £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

Common questions

What is a BMW Z1 worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £38,500, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £25,750 to £48,750.

Is the BMW Z1 going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +3.2%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many BMW Z1s are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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