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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 retreated to a median of £48,403 in the UK market, down 9.3 percent over the past twelve months. With only two recorded sales in that window, the dataset carries low confidence, though the "bottomed out" status suggests the downward cycle may be stabilizing.

Production of the 3.0 CSi totalled 8,144 units, positioning it as a relatively accessible entry among appreciating classics despite its highly collectible rating. The model's moderate desirability profile indicates it occupies a secondary tier within the classic BMW collector landscape, where rarity alone does not guarantee strong demand.

Liquidity remains severely constrained with no active listings currently tracked and just two transactions over twelve months. This illiquid state means buyers may encounter long search periods and limited negotiating leverage, while sellers should expect extended holding times if they require prompt exit.

Mileage data is not available from the transaction sample, limiting assessment of typical condition benchmarks for the model in the current market. Prospective buyers should conduct independent inspections and obtain detailed service histories, as the sparse sales data provides little guidance on condition-price correlation.

Base projections suggest further contraction over both three and five-year horizons, with values potentially declining to £39,342 (−18.7 percent) by year three and £36,871 (−23.8 percent) by year five. These forecasts reflect continued modest pressure from limited collector interest, though the already-depressed entry point may appeal to buyers with longer investment horizons and patience for illiquid holding periods.

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.