Car statistics
BMW M Series statistics
How many BMW M Series 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.
- Licensed in Great Britain 5,827 +140.7% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 83 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 418 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed count At its peak highest since 2023
- New registrations in 2025 4,082 registered for the first time
- Most common fuel Petrol 78.0% of those licensed
How many BMW M Series are left in Great Britain?
There were 5,827 BMW M Series licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 83 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2023.
BMW M Series licensed in Great Britain
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2024 | 919 |
| 2025 | 4,773 |
| 2026 | 5,827 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
BMW M Series MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of BMW M Series 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 Series registrations over time
Registrations of BMW M Series for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 4,082 in 2025. In 2025, 4,082 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| 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 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 85 |
| ’24 | 889 |
| ’25 | 4,082 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
BMW M Series engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 4,930 BMW M Series licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 75.9% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 17.2% have an engine of 4,301cc to 4,400cc. The share with an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc has fallen from 16.4% in 2024 to 6.9%. Plug-in hybrids made up 23.8% of those licensed in 2024 and 20.8% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 3,740 licensed | 75.9% |
| 4,301cc to 4,400cc 850 licensed | 17.2% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 340 licensed | 6.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 3,740 | 75.9% |
| 4,301–4,400cc | Plug-in hybrid | 850 | 17.2% |
| 2,901–3,000cc | Plug-in hybrid | 173 | 3.5% |
| 2,901–3,000cc | Petrol | 167 | 3.4% |
Engine sizes, 2024 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 4,301–4,400cc | 2,901–3,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – | – |
| 2020 | – | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – | – |
| 2022 | – | – | – |
| 2023 | – | – | – |
| 2024 | 68.9% | 14.7% | 16.4% |
| 2025 | 75.9% | 17.2% | 6.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2024 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – |
| 2020 | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – |
| 2022 | – | – |
| 2023 | – | – |
| 2024 | 76.2% | 23.8% |
| 2025 | 79.2% | 20.8% |
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 Series safety recalls
We found no recalls for the BMW M Series 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 Series. 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 Series with other BMW models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M Series | 5,827 | +140.7% | 83 | 418 | 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
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 5,910 M Series 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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