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BMW M3 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 39,063 BMW M3s 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 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,761 (4.7%) 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 39,063 on the road.
Rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the M3
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986. The initial model was available in a coupé body style, with a convertible body style made available soon after. M3 saloons were offered initially during the E36 (1994–1999) and E90 (2008–2012) generations. Since 2014, the coupé and convertible models have been rebranded as the 4 Series range, making the high-performance variant the M4. Variants of the 3 Series since then have...
BMW M3 — questions & answers
How many BMW M3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 39,063 BMW M3 were still registered in the UK — 28,710 licensed and on the road, plus 10,353 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW M3 rare?
The BMW M3 is common, with 39,063 still on the road, making it rarer than 8% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW M3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW M3 on UK roads rose by 1,761 (4.7%).
What fuel do most BMW M3 use?
Most BMW M3 run on petrol — about 76% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, diesel.
When did the BMW M3 peak?
The BMW M3 peaked at 39,063 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.