Continued demand and high levels of buyer engagement for light commercial vehicles (LCV) saw values rise during June, according to the latest data from BCA Valuations.
LCV values at BCA averaged £8,188 in June 2025, up by £209 (2.6%) over the month and ahead of June 2024 values by £343 (4.4%).
June was the second highest monthly value figure recorded this year, just behind March, which is typically one of the stronger trading months in any given year.
Performance against guide price expectations rose by nearly two percentage points to 103.3% in June, continuing a trend seen throughout 2025.
Sold LCV volumes were on a par with May figures at just under 9,000 units, and more than 2,500 different buyers purchased stock as bidding remained competitive bidding for the best-presented vehicles.
Across the first half of the 2025, BCA saw used LCV values average just over £8,000, equivalent to 103% of price guide expectations, with nearly 7,000 different buyers purchasing.
The used sector performance continued to provide a stark contrast to new LCV sales, as the SMMT reported a 14.8% fall in new light commercial vehicle registrations in June, to record the seventh monthly decline in a row.
So far in 2025, new LCV sales are down by 12.1%, year-on-year.
BCA continued to see good levels of interest for LCVs across the board with competitive bidding on the best-presented and best-specified examples.
Condition remains important and even higher mileage, older vehicles can attract a lot of attention if the condition is acceptable for a retail forecourt.
Stock acquisition remained an issue for many buyers and this is unlikely to change in the months ahead, particularly if new sales remain depressed.
Stuart Pearson, BCA COO UK, said: “We deliver the widest choice of used LCV stock seven days a week through our online auction programme and our Bid Now, Buy Now platform to satisfy the demands of our buyers.”
He added: “We continue to very work closely with sellers to ensure stock is presented in the best possible condition to attract buyers and invest in both our mechanical and cosmetic LCV preparation services to deliver even more affordable and effective solutions for customers.
“The latest version of BCA’s LCV grading process remains a key component supporting the drive to ensure that more vehicles are presented in the optimal condition to support first time sales.”
Pearson concluded: “While we are in a long-term cycle of strong demand for used LCVs alongside a reduced supply of prime 3-5 year old vehicles from fleet and lease sources, it is important to ensure that we constantly adapt to changing market conditions.
“BCA has continued to win and retain substantial levels of business from LCV vendors meaning the choice on offer at BCA is unmatched anywhere else in the industry.”
