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BMW 3.0 S Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 76 BMW 3.0 Ss remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain 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 3 (4.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 49% 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 S is rarer than 63% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 76 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 63% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 3.0 S
The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G20 (sedan version) and BMW G21 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') compact executive cars. The G20/G21 has been in production since mid-October 2018 with a facelift in July 2022 and is often collectively referred to as the G20. The M340i, one of the first models in the range, became available for sale in the spring of 2019, with the 330e plug-in hybrid model also launching in 2019. The 3 Series Gran Turismo fastback body style was discontinued for the G20 generation and has been replaced by the 4 Series Gran Coupé. For this...
BMW 3.0 S — questions & answers
How many BMW 3.0 S are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 76 BMW 3.0 S were still registered in the UK — 39 licensed and on the road, plus 37 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 3.0 S rare?
The BMW 3.0 S is genuinely rare, with only 76 left, making it rarer than 63% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 3.0 S increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 3.0 S on UK roads rose by 3 (4.1%).
What fuel do most BMW 3.0 S use?
Most BMW 3.0 S run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the BMW 3.0 S peak?
The BMW 3.0 S peaked at 76 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.