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BMW 1 SERIES M Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 399 BMW 1 SERIES Ms remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 401 in 2026 Q1 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 2 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 13 (3.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (399 in the latest data).
Rarer than 45% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 1 SERIES M
The BMW 1 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since 2004. It is the successor to the BMW 3 Series Compact and is currently in its fourth generation. Positioned as the entry-level model in BMW range of products, the first generation was produced in hatchback, coupé and convertible body styles. Since 2014, the coupé and convertible models have been marketed separately as the 2 Series, therefore the 1 Series range no longer includes these body styles. A four-door sedan model became available for the Chinese market in 2017, using the front-wheel drive platform...
BMW 1 SERIES M — questions & answers
How many BMW 1 SERIES M are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 399 BMW 1 SERIES M were still registered in the UK — 271 licensed and on the road, plus 128 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 1 SERIES M rare?
The BMW 1 SERIES M is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (399), making it rarer than 45% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 1 SERIES M increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 1 SERIES M on UK roads rose by 13 (3.4%).
What fuel do most BMW 1 SERIES M use?
Most BMW 1 SERIES M run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the BMW 1 SERIES M peak?
The BMW 1 SERIES M peaked at 401 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.