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BMW 4 SERIES Common
Survivors over time
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
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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...
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.