Car statistics

BMW M Roadster statistics

How many BMW M Roadsters 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
502 M Roadster records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 195 −3.0% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 307 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 1,016 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Peak year 2002 639 licensed
  • Declared off the road 61.2% of those still registered are SORN
  • Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed

How many BMW M Roadsters are left in Great Britain?

There were 195 BMW M Roadsters licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 307 declared off the road (SORN). That is 69.5% fewer than the peak of 639 in 2002.

BMW M Roadsters licensed in Great Britain

The highest year-end count was 639 in 2002.

BMW M Roadsters licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
1997 3
1998 402
1999 538
2000 589
2001 606
2002 639
2003 625
2004 609
2005 621
2006 578
2007 569
2008 528
2009 501
2010 457
2011 416
2012 405
2013 357
2014 336
2015 337
2016 303
2017 286
2018 262
2019 227
2020 221
2021 218
2022 202
2023 183
2024 183
2025 187
2026 195

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

BMW M Roadster MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of BMW M Roadsters 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 Roadster engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 191 BMW M Roadsters licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 99.0% have an engine of 3,201cc to 3,300cc.

Engine sizes, end of 2025

DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.

BMW M Roadsters licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
Engine size Share of those licensed
3,201cc to 3,300cc 189 licensed 99.0%
Other sizes 2 licensed 1.0%

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

Engine size and fuel together, end of 2025
Engine size Fuel Licensed Share
3,201–3,300cc Petrol 189 99.0%
2,801–2,900cc Petrol 2 1.0%

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 Roadster safety recalls

We found no recalls for the BMW M Roadster 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 Roadster. 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 Roadster with other BMW models

BMW M Roadster compared with other BMW models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
BMW M Roadster 195 −3.0% 307 1016 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 502 M Roadster 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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