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BMW M4 Common

As of 2026 Q2, 16,317 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 493 (3.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

BMW M4 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
16,317
15,258 licensed1,059 SORN
▲ 493 (+3.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 16,317 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 4,079 8,159 12k 16k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 16,317 on the road.

Rarer than 14% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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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...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

BMW M4 — questions & answers

How many BMW M4 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 16,317 BMW M4 were still registered in the UK — 15,258 licensed and on the road, plus 1,059 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the BMW M4 rare?

The BMW M4 is common, with 16,317 still on the road, making it rarer than 14% of the 2,315 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 493 (3.1%).

What fuel do most BMW M4 use?

Most BMW M4 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the BMW M4 peak?

The BMW M4 peaked at 16,317 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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