Used LCV values rise in June as strong demand continues at BCA

Used light commercial vehicle (LCV) values continued to strengthen in June, with BCA reporting an average sale price of £8,188.

This represents a £209 (2.6%) increase on May and a £343 (4.4%) rise over June 2024. It marks the second-highest monthly average so far this year, behind only March, traditionally a peak month for sales.

Performance against price guide expectations rose to 103.3%, continuing a consistent upward trend seen throughout 2025.

BCA sold nearly 9,000 LCVs during the month, matching May’s volume, with over 2,500 buyers acquiring stock as competition remained strong for well-presented examples.

In the first half of 2025, BCA saw average used LCV values just above £8,000, with prices typically achieving 103% of guide. Almost 7,000 unique buyers participated across its platforms.

The robust used market comes in contrast to the new LCV sector. SMMT data shows new registrations fell 14.8% in June, marking the seventh monthly decline in a row and contributing to a 12.1% year-on-year fall for 2025.

BCA COO UK Stuart Pearson said demand remains high for quality stock, with condition playing a crucial role in buyer interest. Even older, high-mileage vehicles attract competitive bids if well presented.

“Stock sourcing continues to challenge buyers and with new registrations under pressure, this is unlikely to ease soon,” Pearson added.

He also highlighted BCA’s investment in online platforms and vehicle preparation services, supporting strong first-time sale rates and sustained vendor interest.