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BMW 1502 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 52 BMW 1502s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 53 in 2024 Q4 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 50% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the BMW 1502 is rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 52 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 1502
The BMW 02 Series is a range of sporty compact executive cars produced by German automaker BMW between 1966 and 1977, based on a shortened version of the New Class Sedans. The first 02 Series produced was the 1600-2 (later renamed 1602) in 1966. In 1975, the 02 Series was replaced by the E21 3 Series (except for the 1502 model, which continued until 1977).
BMW 1502 — questions & answers
How many BMW 1502 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 52 BMW 1502 were still registered in the UK — 26 licensed and on the road, plus 26 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 1502 rare?
The BMW 1502 is genuinely rare, with only 52 left, making it rarer than 66% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 1502 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 1502 on UK roads fell by 1 (1.9%).
What fuel do most BMW 1502 use?
Most BMW 1502 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW 1502 peak?
The BMW 1502 peaked at 53 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.