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BMW 3.0 S Ultra-rare

BMW 3.0 S car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
74
35 licensed39 SORN
▲ 3 (+4.2%) yr/yr
Peak: 74 in 2025 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 19 37 56 74 2014 Q32020 Q22025 Q4

How rare is it?

Genuinely rare — only 74 left on UK roads.

Rarer than 62% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 74 on the road today
Petrol 99%Diesel 1%

Trend

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

About the 3.0 S

The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G20 (sedan version) and BMW G21 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') compact executive cars. The G20/G21 has been in production since mid-October 2018 with a facelift in July 2022 and is often collectively referred to as the G20. The M340i, one of the first models in the range, became available for sale in the spring of 2019, with the 330e plug-in hybrid model also launching in 2019. The 3 Series Gran Turismo fastback body style was discontinued for the G20 generation and has been replaced by the 4 Series Gran Coupé. For this...

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

BMW 3.0 S — questions & answers

How many BMW 3.0 S are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 74 BMW 3.0 S were still registered in the UK — 35 licensed and on the road, plus 39 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the BMW 3.0 S rare?

The BMW 3.0 S is genuinely rare, with only 74 left, making it rarer than 62% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the BMW 3.0 S increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of BMW 3.0 S on UK roads rose by 3 (4.2%).

What fuel do most BMW 3.0 S use?

Most BMW 3.0 S run on petrol — about 99% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the BMW 3.0 S peak?

The BMW 3.0 S peaked at 74 registered in 2025 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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