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BMW 8 SERIES Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 8,653 BMW 8 SERIESs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon 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 124 (1.5%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (8,653).
Rarer than 17% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 8 SERIES
The BMW 8 Series is a range of grand tourer coupes and convertibles produced by BMW. The 8 Series was introduced in 1990 under the E31 model code and was only available as a two-door coupé. It is powered by a range of naturally aspirated V8 and V12 petrol engines. The E31 started production just as E24 6 Series production ended; however, it is not considered a direct successor. The E31 was discontinued in 1999 due to poor sales. The model range was later reintroduced in 2018 with the second generation, G15 8 Series. It launched in coupé (G15), convertible (G14), and four-door Gran Coupé (G16) body...
BMW 8 SERIES — questions & answers
How many BMW 8 SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 8,653 BMW 8 SERIES were still registered in the UK — 7,415 licensed and on the road, plus 1,238 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 8 SERIES rare?
The BMW 8 SERIES is uncommon, with 8,653 still about, making it rarer than 17% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 8 SERIES increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 8 SERIES on UK roads rose by 124 (1.5%).
What fuel do most BMW 8 SERIES use?
Most BMW 8 SERIES run on petrol — about 85% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid.
When did the BMW 8 SERIES peak?
The BMW 8 SERIES peaked at 8,653 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.