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BMW 4 SERIES Common

As of 2026 Q2, 122,432 BMW 4 SERIESs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar 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 571 (0.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

BMW 4 SERIES car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
122,432
119,565 licensed2,867 SORN
▲ 571 (+0.5%) yr/yr
Peak: 122,432 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 31k 61k 92k 122k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 122,432 on the road.

Rarer than 4% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 122,431 on the road today
Diesel 52%Petrol 41%Hybrid 8%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the 4 SERIES

The BMW 4 Series is a range of compact executive cars manufactured by BMW since 2013. The 4 Series was created when BMW spun off the 2-door models (coupé and convertible) of the 3 Series into a separate series. The 4 Series is currently in its second generation. The original 4 Series concept car was unveiled in January 2013 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Both generations have been produced in the coupé, convertible and 5-door liftback (marketed as "Gran Coupé") body styles. The 4 series body style is very similar to that of the all electric BMW i4. The engines...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

BMW 4 SERIES — questions & answers

How many BMW 4 SERIES are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 122,432 BMW 4 SERIES were still registered in the UK — 119,565 licensed and on the road, plus 2,867 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the BMW 4 SERIES rare?

The BMW 4 SERIES is common, with 122,432 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the BMW 4 SERIES increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of BMW 4 SERIES on UK roads rose by 571 (0.5%).

What fuel do most BMW 4 SERIES use?

Most BMW 4 SERIES run on diesel — about 52% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid.

When did the BMW 4 SERIES peak?

The BMW 4 SERIES peaked at 122,432 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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