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BMW 4 SERIES Common

As of 2025 Q4, 116,703 BMW 4 SERIESs 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 1,394 (1.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

BMW 4 SERIES car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
116,703
113,913 licensed2,790 SORN
▲ 1,394 (+1.2%) yr/yr
Peak: 116,703 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 29k 58k 88k 117k 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 116,703 on the road.

Rarer than 4% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 116,703 on the road today
Diesel 55%Petrol 42%Hybrid 3%Gas (LPG) 0%

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 4 SERIES

The BMW 4 Series is a range of compact executive cars manufactured by BMW since 2013. The 4 Series was created when BMW spun off the 2-door models (coupé and convertible) of the 3 Series into a separate series. The 4 Series is currently in its second generation. The original 4 Series concept car was unveiled in January 2013 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. Both generations have been produced in the coupé, convertible and 5-door liftback (marketed as "Gran Coupé") body styles. The 4 series body style is very similar to that of the all electric BMW i4. The engines...

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

BMW 4 SERIES — questions & answers

How many BMW 4 SERIES are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 116,703 BMW 4 SERIES were still registered in the UK — 113,913 licensed and on the road, plus 2,790 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the BMW 4 SERIES rare?

The BMW 4 SERIES is common, with 116,703 still on the road, making it rarer than 4% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the BMW 4 SERIES increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of BMW 4 SERIES on UK roads rose by 1,394 (1.2%).

What fuel do most BMW 4 SERIES use?

Most BMW 4 SERIES run on diesel — about 55% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid, gas (lpg).

When did the BMW 4 SERIES peak?

The BMW 4 SERIES peaked at 116,703 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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