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BMW 2000 Rare
As of 2025 Q4, 164 BMW 2000s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 166 in 2022 Q4 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (0.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 52% 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 2000 is rarer than 54% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (164 in the latest data).
Rarer than 54% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 2000
The BMW E9 is a range of coupés produced by German automaker BMW from 1968 to 1975. Initially released as the 2800 CS model, the E9 was based on the BMW 2000 C / 2000 CS four-cylinder coupés, which were enlarged to fit the BMW M30 six-cylinder engine. The E9’s bodywork was built by Karmann. As a racing car, the E9 was very successful in the European Touring Car Championship and the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft, especially the 3.0 CSL homologation model. The E9 range was replaced by the E24 6 Series.
BMW 2000 — questions & answers
How many BMW 2000 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 164 BMW 2000 were still registered in the UK — 79 licensed and on the road, plus 85 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 2000 rare?
The BMW 2000 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (164), making it rarer than 54% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 2000 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 2000 on UK roads rose by 1 (0.6%).
What fuel do most BMW 2000 use?
Most BMW 2000 run on petrol — about 97% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the BMW 2000 peak?
The BMW 2000 peaked at 166 registered in 2022 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.