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BMW M SERIES Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 6,112 BMW M 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 2023 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3,590 (142.3%) 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 (6,112).
Rarer than 19% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the M SERIES
The BMW 3 series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. It is the successor to the 02 series and has been produced in eight generations. The first generation of the 3 Series was only available as a 2-door saloon; the model range expanded to include a 4-door saloon, 2-door convertible, 2-door coupé, 5-door estate, 5-door liftback ("Gran Turismo"; discontinued in 2019) and 3-door hatchback body styles. Since 2013, the coupé and convertible models have been marketed as the 4 Series; these styles no longer being included in the 3 Series. The 3 Series...
BMW M SERIES — questions & answers
How many BMW M SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 6,112 BMW M SERIES were still registered in the UK — 6,017 licensed and on the road, plus 95 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW M SERIES rare?
The BMW M SERIES is uncommon, with 6,112 still about, making it rarer than 19% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW M SERIES increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW M SERIES on UK roads rose by 3,590 (142.3%).
What fuel do most BMW M SERIES use?
Most BMW M SERIES run on petrol — about 77% of those still registered, with the rest split across plug-in hybrid.
When did the BMW M SERIES peak?
The BMW M SERIES peaked at 6,112 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q1.