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BMW M4 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 21,552 BMW M4s 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 872 (4.2%) 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 21,552 on the road.
Rarer than 11% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the M4
The BMW M4 is a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014. As part of the renumbering that splits the coupé and convertible variants of the 3 Series into the 4 Series, the M4 replaced those variants of the BMW M3. Upgrades over the standard BMW 4 Series include an upgraded engine, suspension, exhaust system, brakes and weight reduction measures including increased use of carbon fiber, such as on the roof of the car, and the door cards. The M4 also had a Competition Sport Lightweight (CSL) version that...
BMW M4 — questions & answers
How many BMW M4 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 21,552 BMW M4 were still registered in the UK — 20,298 licensed and on the road, plus 1,254 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW M4 rare?
The BMW M4 is common, with 21,552 still on the road, making it rarer than 11% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW M4 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW M4 on UK roads rose by 872 (4.2%).
What fuel do most BMW M4 use?
Most BMW M4 run on petrol — about 74% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.
When did the BMW M4 peak?
The BMW M4 peaked at 21,552 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.