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BMW M8 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 846 BMW M8s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 876 in 2025 Q2 — only 97% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 30 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?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (846 in the latest data).
Rarer than 37% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the M8
The BMW M8 is the high-performance version of the BMW 8 Series (G15) marketed under the BMW M sub-brand. Introduced in June 2019, the M8 was initially produced in the 2-door convertible (F91 model code) and 2-door coupe (F92 model code) body styles. A 4-door sedan (F93 model code, marketed as 'Gran Coupe') body style was added to the lineup in October 2019. The M8 is powered by the BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine shared with the BMW M5 (F90).
BMW M8 — questions & answers
How many BMW M8 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 846 BMW M8 were still registered in the UK — 794 licensed and on the road, plus 52 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW M8 rare?
The BMW M8 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (846), making it rarer than 37% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW M8 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW M8 on UK roads fell by 30 (3.4%).
What fuel do most BMW M8 use?
Most BMW M8 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW M8 peak?
The BMW M8 peaked at 876 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2019 Q4.