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BMW 1802 Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 3 BMW 1802s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2015 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the BMW 1802 is rarer than 87% 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 3 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the 1802
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 1802 — questions & answers
How many BMW 1802 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 3 BMW 1802 were still registered in the UK — 3 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 1802 rare?
The BMW 1802 is genuinely rare, with only 3 left, making it rarer than 87% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 1802 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 1802 on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most BMW 1802 use?
Most BMW 1802 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW 1802 peak?
The BMW 1802 peaked at 3 registered in 2024 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q3.