Car statistics
How many BMW I4s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 6,690 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 40,656 BMW I4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 222 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2021.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 6,417 |
| 2023 | 15,037 |
| 2024 | 27,346 |
| 2025 | 38,483 |
| 2026 | 40,656 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 83.5% of BMW I4 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the BMW I4s tested pass 89.4% of the time, so the BMW I4 does worse than average for its age, by 5.9 points.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | BMW I4 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 83.4% | 89.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a BMW I4 fails its MOT, appearing on 77.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 8.4% of BMW I4 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 77.4% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.4% |
| Visibility | 11.2% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.7% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.6% |
| Brakes | 1.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a BMW I4 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: ply or cords exposed”, on 33.5% of 1,102 failed tests. 32.9% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 33.5% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 31.0% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 9.3% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.8% |
| Tyres: bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 6.4% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.2% |
| Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements Identification of the vehicle | 3.4% |
| Tyres: tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 3.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 3.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 24.2% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 4.3% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 2.6% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.6% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged Tyres | 1.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 0.6% |
| Road wheels: slightly distorted Road wheels | 0.4% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 0.4% |
| Items removed from driver's view prior to test Non-component advisories | 0.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The 2022 BMW I4 has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,539 | 6,160 | 83.4% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Registrations of BMW I4s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 12,630 in 2024. In 2025, 11,942 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 0 |
| ’16 | 0 |
| ’17 | 0 |
| ’18 | 0 |
| ’19 | 0 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 94 |
| ’22 | 6,522 |
| ’23 | 8,715 |
| ’24 | 12,630 |
| ’25 | 11,942 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the BMW I4 from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 280 to 381 miles.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | – | 0 | 280–381 | 3.0–4.3 | 2025–2026 | – | 6 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 7 safety recalls for the BMW I4 since 1992, the first in 2022. The most recent was launched on 23 July 2025.
All 7 BMW I4 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW I4. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW I4 | 40,656 | +32.3% | 222 | 172 | Electric |
| BMW 3 Series | 448,681 | −5.0% | 114,735 | 10 | Diesel |
| BMW 1 Series | 392,139 | −0.5% | 23,619 | 15 | Diesel |
| BMW 5 Series | 187,690 | −4.8% | 39,140 | 43 | Diesel |
| BMW 2 Series | 143,101 | +5.3% | 1,616 | 62 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 40,878 I4 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 6,690 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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