LCV values rose for the second month running at BCA, averaging £8,460 in September 2025, representing a £568 (7.2%) uplift month-on-month and a rise of £1,010 (13.6%) compared to September last year.
September 2025 recorded the highest monthly average LCV value at BCA since March 2024.
BCA recorded 2,600 unique buyers for LCVs in September as competitive bidding saw performance against guide price expectations rise by 3% to the highest figure recorded so far this year.
With more than 9,000 LCVs sold at BCA during September, it proved to be the highest monthly volume since the early spring.
Due to the strong performance in September, the average used LCV value at BCA across the year to date rose above £8,000 for the first time in 2025, equivalent to more than 104% of price guide expectations and supported by over 8,200 different buyers purchasing so far this year.
Stuart Pearson, COO of BCA UK, said: “Demand for used LCVs at BCA during September was exceptional, with every metric showing a notable uplift over previous months, and particularly of note was the highest average value seen for some 18 months.
“Buyer numbers increased throughout the month, with new customers continuing to be drawn to BCA’s seamless buying experience — attracted by our seven-day-a-week online sales programme and the industry’s widest selection of stock.
“With new LCV sales reported to be down by 2.1% year-on-year in September (SMMT), the used market is stepping in to meet demand from SMEs and sole traders for the commercial vehicles that keep their businesses moving.
“Professional buyers tell us that sourcing the right stock is increasingly competitive, and with forecourt inventory of used LCVs still well below expectations, this pressure is unlikely to ease anytime soon.”
“As demand rises, used stock volumes have come under pressure across all LCV sectors and values for good condition, sensible mileage vehicles have risen significantly, while in recent weeks, we have also seen renewed interest in higher mileage, older examples, providing their condition is acceptable.
“As home delivery services gear up for the seasonal surge ahead of Christmas, and combined with the shortfall of new LCV activity, competition in the used LCV marketplace is expected to remain intense over the coming weeks.”
