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BMW 2800 CS

1968–1971

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  • Lowest price

    £24,750

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £27,770

    Since 2020 · n=4

  • Highest price

    £38,750

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

BMW 2800 CS

Based on 4 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

£27,770

Market value · recent verified sales

-25.0%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£14,542

-48%

5-Year Forecast

£11,980

-57%

Estimates based on 4 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

46

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many BMW 2800 CS remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

2

Cars

SORN

4

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Marque analyst note

The BMW 2800 CS has declined sharply, with the median UK asking price now £27,770—down 25 percent over the past twelve months and flashing a sell signal. This downturn marks a reversal from the model's broader appreciation trajectory, suggesting current market conditions are working against the model rather than fundamental collectibility concerns.

Liquidity remains thin, with only four transactions tracked over the twelve-month period and no active listings currently listed. This scarcity of sales data limits confidence in price signals and creates execution risk for any seller hoping to move stock quickly.

The 2800 CS occupies the collectible tier with moderate desirability, though exact production volumes are unavailable for this analysis. The model's appeal remains steady within enthusiast circles, but the lack of transaction velocity indicates limited broad-based demand in the current market.

Base projections paint a cautious picture going forward. The three-year outlook suggests prices could fall to around £14,542 (a further 47.6 percent decline), with five-year estimates reaching £11,980 (down 56.9 percent from today). These declines assume continuation of recent momentum rather than a reversal of the downtrend.

The timing and drivers of this depreciation warrant close attention. If the decline reflects temporary market softness in early BMWs rather than structural loss of collector interest, conditions could stabilize. Conversely, if this marks the beginning of a longer repricing in the segment, waiting may prove prudent before entry or exit.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£27,770
  • Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed2
  • SORN'd (off-road)4
  • Total in DVLA records6
  • All BMW 2800 CSs7
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 tracked11
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared11 (100.0%)
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£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
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-Through25%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£29,760
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£24,750 – £38,750
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • £29,539

    the-market · 10 Sept 2025

  • £24,750

    Collecting Cars · 12 Oct 2023

  • £26,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Sept 2023

  • £38,750

    Collecting Cars · 12 Sept 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.