Car statistics

BMW M Coupe statistics

How many BMW M Coupes 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.

Last updated
Records analysed
477 M Coupe records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 182 −6.2% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 295 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,037 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 2002 570 licensed
  • Declared off the road 61.8% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many BMW M Coupes are left in Great Britain?

There were 182 BMW M Coupes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 295 declared off the road (SORN). That is 68.1% fewer than the peak of 570 in 2002.

BMW M Coupes licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 570 in 2002.

BMW M Coupes licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1998 86
1999 302
2000 463
2001 521
2002 570
2003 563
2004 555
2005 540
2006 518
2007 517
2008 488
2009 475
2010 451
2011 424
2012 389
2013 387
2014 360
2015 346
2016 311
2017 271
2018 245
2019 251
2020 235
2021 225
2022 221
2023 202
2024 192
2025 194
2026 182

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

BMW M Coupe MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of BMW M Coupes in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

BMW M Coupe engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 197 BMW M Coupes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 100.0% have an engine of 3,201cc to 3,300cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

BMW M Coupes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
3,201cc to 3,300cc 197 licensed 100.0%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

BMW M Coupe safety recalls

We found no recalls for the BMW M Coupe in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW M Coupe. 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.

Compare the BMW M Coupe with other BMW models

BMW M Coupe compared with other BMW models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
BMW M Coupe 182 −6.2% 295 1037 Petrol
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

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 477 M Coupe records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.

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