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BMW M ROADSTER Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 516 BMW M ROADSTERs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 546 in 2014 Q4 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 30 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. Tellingly, 50% 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.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (516 in the latest data).
Rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the M ROADSTER
The BMW M Coupé and BMW M Roadster are high performance models of the BMW Z3 and Z4 coupés/roadsters produced by BMW M. The first generation was based on the Z3 and was produced between 1998 and 2002. The second generation was based on the Z4 and was produced between 2006 and 2008. All models were produced in the BMW Spartanburg plant in the United States. Some major components— such as the engine and transmission— were imported from Germany.
BMW M ROADSTER — questions & answers
How many BMW M ROADSTER are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 516 BMW M ROADSTER were still registered in the UK — 260 licensed and on the road, plus 256 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW M ROADSTER rare?
The BMW M ROADSTER is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (516), making it rarer than 43% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW M ROADSTER increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW M ROADSTER on UK roads fell by 4 (0.8%).
What fuel do most BMW M ROADSTER use?
Most BMW M ROADSTER run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW M ROADSTER peak?
The BMW M ROADSTER peaked at 546 registered in 2014 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.