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BMW M4 Common

BMW M4 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
21,245
20,019 licensed1,226 SORN
▲ 995 (+4.9%) yr/yr
Peak: 21,245 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 5,311 11k 16k 21k 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 21,245 on the road.

Rarer than 11% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 21,245 on the road today
Petrol 75%Hybrid 25%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.

About the M4

The BMW M4 is a high-performance version of the BMW 4 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH, that has been built since 2014. As part of the renumbering that splits the coupé and convertible variants of the 3 Series into the 4 Series, the M4 replaced those variants of the BMW M3. Upgrades over the standard BMW 4 Series include an upgraded engine, suspension, exhaust system, brakes and weight reduction measures including increased use of carbon fiber, such as on the roof of the car, and the door cards. The M4 also had a Competition Sport Lightweight (CSL) version that...

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

BMW M4 — questions & answers

How many BMW M4 are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 21,245 BMW M4 were still registered in the UK — 20,019 licensed and on the road, plus 1,226 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the BMW M4 rare?

The BMW M4 is common, with 21,245 still on the road, making it rarer than 11% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the BMW M4 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of BMW M4 on UK roads rose by 995 (4.9%).

What fuel do most BMW M4 use?

Most BMW M4 run on petrol — about 75% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.

When did the BMW M4 peak?

The BMW M4 peaked at 21,245 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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