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BMW R 45 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 1 BMW R 45 remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2025 Q3. 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 R 45 is rarer than 93% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the R 45
The BMW i4 (model code G26) is a battery electric compact executive car produced by BMW since 2021. It has a five-door liftback body style and is marketed as a four-door coupé. The initial concept version, named BMW i Vision Dynamics, debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the fifth BMW i sub-brand model, and is sold in several variants at different performance levels, including the first battery-electric variant by BMW's motorsport division. The production version was revealed in March 2021 and went on sale in November of the same year as a 2022 model.
BMW R 45 — questions & answers
How many BMW R 45 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1 BMW R 45 were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW R 45 rare?
The BMW R 45 is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most BMW R 45 use?
Most BMW R 45 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW R 45 peak?
The BMW R 45 peaked at 1 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2025 Q3.