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BMW 3.0 CS Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 263 BMW 3.0 CSs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 10 (4.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 50% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up. In all, the BMW 3.0 CS is rarer than 50% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (263 in the latest data).
Rarer than 50% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the 3.0 CS
The BMW M4 is a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014. As part of the renumbering that splits the coupé and convertible variants of the 3 Series into the 4 Series, the M4 replaced those variants of the BMW M3. Upgrades over the standard BMW 4 Series include an upgraded engine, suspension, exhaust system, brakes and weight reduction measures including increased use of carbon fiber, such as on the roof of the car, and the door cards. The M4 also had a Competition Sport Lightweight (CSL) version that...
BMW 3.0 CS — questions & answers
How many BMW 3.0 CS are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 263 BMW 3.0 CS were still registered in the UK — 131 licensed and on the road, plus 132 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 3.0 CS rare?
The BMW 3.0 CS is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (263), making it rarer than 50% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 3.0 CS increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 3.0 CS on UK roads rose by 10 (4.0%).
What fuel do most BMW 3.0 CS use?
Most BMW 3.0 CS run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW 3.0 CS peak?
The BMW 3.0 CS peaked at 263 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.