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BMW 3.0 CSi

1971–1975

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  • Lowest price

    £38,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £48,125

    Since 2020 · n=2

  • Highest price

    £58,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    2

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 2 lots

BMW 3.0 CSi

Based on 2 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outlow confidence

£48,403

Market value · recent verified sales

-9.3%

12-month change

Buy

Conditions favour buyers. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -9.3%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

7/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£39,342

-19%

5-Year Forecast

£36,871

-24%

Estimates pool 6 verified sales across United States, Australia, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

41

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Weak

25

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many BMW 3.0 CSi remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

40

Cars

SORN

30

Cars

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

Marque analyst note

The BMW 3.0 CSi trades at a median of £48,403 in the UK market, down 9.3% over the past twelve months, though the signal suggests this may represent a floor after recent weakness. With only two recorded sales in the past year, any directional reading should be treated as provisional; the sample size is too thin to confirm a sustained trend with high conviction.

Production reached 8,144 units across the model run, positioning the 3.0 CSi as a moderately scarce classic with a collectibility score of 7 out of 10. The marque and era command respect among enthusiasts, though desirability remains moderate relative to peer roadsters and coupes of the early 1970s.

Liquidity is severely constrained. Zero active listings and only two transacted examples in twelve months point to a market where buyers and sellers rarely overlap. This illiquidity means pricing discovery is difficult and exit windows can be lengthy for sellers; conversely, when stock does appear, motivated buyers may have limited alternatives.

The base projection points to further near-term softness, with values declining to an estimated £39,342 (down 18.7%) over three years and £36,871 (down 23.8%) by year five. These forecasts assume continued modest downward pressure as the car ages and condition becomes a larger cost factor relative to its stagnant desirability profile.

At current levels, the 3.0 CSi appeals primarily to enthusiasts rather than investors. The buy signal reflects valuation that may offer entry at a depressed point, but the lack of transaction volume and weak five-year outlook demand patience and a genuine appreciation for the car itself rather than expectation of capital recovery.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£48,403
  • Annual appr. rate-9.3%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed40
  • SORN'd (off-road)30
  • Total in DVLA records70
  • % of production0.9%
  • All BMW 3.0 CSis74
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 tracked6
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared6 (100.0%)
  • Units built8,144
  • Still registered in the UK70 (0.9%)
  • Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)8,074
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£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
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-Through50%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£48,125
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£38,250 – £58,000
  • Total Sales Tracked2

Recent sales

  • £58,000

    Collecting Cars · 20 Jul 2026

  • £38,250

    Collecting Cars · 22 Apr 2025

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