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BMW M5 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 8,984 BMW M5s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 9,166 in 2023 Q3 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 182 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (8,984).
Rarer than 16% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the M5
The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the BMW 5 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, built since 1984 with periodic interruptions. The M5 has continuously been produced in the saloon body style, in some countries also as an estate. The first M5 model was hand-built beginning in late 1984 on the E28 535i chassis with a modified engine from the M1 that made it the fastest production saloon at the time. M5 models have been produced for every generation of the 5 Series since 1984, with occasional gaps in production (1995 to 1998, 2023 to 2024).
BMW M5 — questions & answers
How many BMW M5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 8,984 BMW M5 were still registered in the UK — 6,103 licensed and on the road, plus 2,881 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW M5 rare?
The BMW M5 is uncommon, with 8,984 still about, making it rarer than 16% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW M5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW M5 on UK roads fell by 26 (0.3%).
What fuel do most BMW M5 use?
Most BMW M5 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, diesel.
When did the BMW M5 peak?
The BMW M5 peaked at 9,166 registered in 2023 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.