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BMW 4 SERIES Common
As of 2026 Q1, 116,603 BMW 4 SERIESs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 116,703 in 2025 Q4 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 100 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 529 (0.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 116,603 on the road.
Rarer than 4% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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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...
BMW 4 SERIES — questions & answers
How many BMW 4 SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 116,603 BMW 4 SERIES were still registered in the UK — 113,715 licensed and on the road, plus 2,888 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 116,603 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,429 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 529 (0.5%).
What fuel do most BMW 4 SERIES use?
Most BMW 4 SERIES run on diesel — about 55% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid.
When did the BMW 4 SERIES peak?
The BMW 4 SERIES peaked at 116,703 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.