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BMW M COUPE Rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (489 in the latest data).
Rarer than 43% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the M COUPE
BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of BMW AG that manufactures high-performance luxury cars. BMW M ("M" for "motorsport") was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW's vehicle portfolio with specially modified higher trim models, for which they are now most known by the general public. These M-badged cars traditionally include modified engines, transmissions, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics, and exterior modifications to set them apart from their...
BMW M COUPE — questions & answers
How many BMW M COUPE are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 489 BMW M COUPE were still registered in the UK — 197 licensed and on the road, plus 292 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW M COUPE rare?
The BMW M COUPE is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (489), making it rarer than 43% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW M COUPE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW M COUPE on UK roads rose by 4 (0.8%).
What fuel do most BMW M COUPE use?
Most BMW M COUPE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW M COUPE peak?
The BMW M COUPE peaked at 511 registered in 2015 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.