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 trades at a median of £37,289 in the UK market, up 6.6 percent year-on-year, a steady if modest gain for an appreciating classic. The signal remains neutral—current pricing reflects stable demand without urgency in either direction.
With only three sales tracked over the past twelve months against a total of six in the database, the Z1 operates in thin liquidity territory. This small transaction count limits visibility into rapid shifts and means buyers and sellers should expect longer marketing windows and negotiation flexibility on either side.
The Z1's collectibility score of 7 reflects its status as highly collectible, supported by a modest production run of 8,000 units and the car's iconic design heritage as BMW's unconventional roadster. Moderate desirability suggests the model appeals to a defined enthusiast base rather than commanding broad demand across the classic car market.
Average mileage of around 20,378 miles on transacted cars indicates that surviving examples are typically well-preserved and lightly used, a pattern consistent with ownership by collectors rather than regular drivers. This low mileage norm supports condition expectations for prospective buyers evaluating examples in the current market.
The three-year projection sits at £41,136, representing a 10.3 percent gain from current levels, while the five-year base case reaches £42,458 for a 13.9 percent appreciation. Growth expectations remain moderate and gradual, reflecting the Z1's stable but not explosive trajectory within the appreciating classic category.
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.