BMW 3.0 CSL
1972–1975
Lowest price
£48,300
Since 2020
Median price
£69,500
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
£110,750
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
£69,500
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
9/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
£77,358
+11%
5-Year Forecast
£80,076
+15%
Market scores
44
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many BMW 3.0 CSL remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
40
Cars
SORN
31
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 CSL is commanding a median price of £69,500 in the UK market, with a single active listing currently available. The exceptionally thin liquidity—just three recorded sales over the past twelve months—means pricing signals remain muted and any individual transaction carries outsized weight in the market narrative.
With only 1,265 units produced, the 3.0 CSL occupies holy-grail status among collectors, a classification reserved for the rarest and most historically significant automobiles. This production scarcity, combined with the model's iconic racing heritage and the appreciating classic designation, underpins strong fundamental desirability despite moderate current demand.
The three-year base projection stands at £77,358, implying 11.3 percent appreciation, while the five-year outlook reaches £80,076, or 15.2 percent total upside from current levels. These trajectories suggest steady capital growth rather than speculative runaway, consistent with the supply constraints and enduring appeal of the marque.
Liquidity constraints remain the defining characteristic of this market segment. Buyers and sellers should expect extended holding periods and the need for specialist channels; conventional dealer networks rarely stock examples at this collectibility tier. The sparse transaction history limits confidence in establishing reliable valuation boundaries, making broker guidance or auction-house estimates particularly valuable for any contemplated sale or purchase.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£69,500
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed40
- SORN'd (off-road)31
- Total in DVLA records71
- % of production5.6%
- All BMW 3.0 CSLs74
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked8
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared8 (100.0%)
- Units built1,265
- Still registered in the UK71 (5.6%)
- Not on UK roads (other markets, lost or scrapped)1,194
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£550
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,450
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale Price£76,183
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£48,300 – £110,750
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
