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BMW I4 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 43,884 BMW I4s 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 2021 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 9,116 (26.2%) 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 43,884 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the I4
The BMW i4 (model code G26) is a battery electric compact executive car produced by BMW since 2021. It has a five-door liftback body style and is marketed as a four-door coupé. The initial concept version, named BMW i Vision Dynamics, debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the fifth BMW i sub-brand model, and is sold in several variants at different performance levels, including the first battery-electric variant by BMW's motorsport division. The production version was revealed in March 2021 and went on sale in November of the same year as a 2022 model.
BMW I4 — questions & answers
How many BMW I4 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 43,884 BMW I4 were still registered in the UK — 43,668 licensed and on the road, plus 216 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW I4 rare?
The BMW I4 is common, with 43,884 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW I4 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW I4 on UK roads rose by 9,116 (26.2%).
What fuel do most BMW I4 use?
Most BMW I4 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW I4 peak?
The BMW I4 peaked at 43,884 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q4.