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BMW M7 SERIES Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 210 BMW M7 SERIESs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 222 in 2020 Q3 — only 95% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 12 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the BMW M7 SERIES is rarer than 52% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (210 in the latest data).
Rarer than 52% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the M7 SERIES
The fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series was manufactured and marketed by BMW from 2008 to 2015 in two full-size luxury sedans configurations: F01 (short-wheelbase) and F02 (long-wheelbase) configurations. The fifth generation is informally referred to collectively as the F01. The F01 was the first BMW with a hybrid drivetrain, 8-speed automatic transmission or turbocharged V12 engine. It was the second 7 Series marketed with a turbocharged petrol engine, after the European E23 745i), or all-wheel drive (marketed as xDrive). The wheelbase was increased by 8 cm over the outgoing 7 Series. BMW also...
BMW M7 SERIES — questions & answers
How many BMW M7 SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 210 BMW M7 SERIES were still registered in the UK — 191 licensed and on the road, plus 19 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW M7 SERIES rare?
The BMW M7 SERIES is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (210), making it rarer than 52% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW M7 SERIES increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW M7 SERIES on UK roads fell by 3 (1.4%).
What fuel do most BMW M7 SERIES use?
Most BMW M7 SERIES run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW M7 SERIES peak?
The BMW M7 SERIES peaked at 222 registered in 2020 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2016 Q4.