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BMW M2 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 10,272 BMW M2s 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 2016 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 993 (10.7%) 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 10,272 on the road.
Rarer than 16% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the M2
The BMW M2 is a high-performance version of the BMW 2 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. As the 2 Series replaced the 1 Series coupé and convertible models, the first-generation M2 was marketed as the most basic M model in the range. The first-generation M2 used the F2x chassis from the 1 Series, codenamed F87 and featured the BMW N55 series engine, while its successors, the M2 Competition and M2 CS, featured a twin-turbocharged engine developed by BMW M GmbH (S55 engine). The second-generation M2 uses the CLAR platform, codenamed G87, which it shares with the...
BMW M2 — questions & answers
How many BMW M2 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 10,272 BMW M2 were still registered in the UK — 9,947 licensed and on the road, plus 325 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW M2 rare?
The BMW M2 is common, with 10,272 still on the road, making it rarer than 16% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW M2 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW M2 on UK roads rose by 993 (10.7%).
What fuel do most BMW M2 use?
Most BMW M2 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW M2 peak?
The BMW M2 peaked at 10,272 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q1.