Car statistics
How many BMW M8s 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.
There were 1,412 BMW M8s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 85 declared off the road (SORN). That is 1.3% fewer than the peak of 1,431 in 2025.
The highest year-end count was 1,431 in 2025.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 33 |
| 2019 | 432 |
| 2020 | 741 |
| 2021 | 976 |
| 2022 | 1,157 |
| 2023 | 1,251 |
| 2024 | 1,352 |
| 2025 | 1,431 |
| 2026 | 1,412 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
There were not enough MOT tests of BMW M8s 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.
Registrations of BMW M8s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 554 in 2019. In 2025, 136 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 | 33 |
| ’19 | 554 |
| ’20 | 339 |
| ’21 | 243 |
| ’22 | 211 |
| ’23 | 172 |
| ’24 | 123 |
| ’25 | 136 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 1,469 BMW M8s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 97.9% have an engine of 4,301cc to 4,400cc, and 2.1% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc. The share with an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc has fallen from 7.6% in 2019 to 2.1%. Diesels made up 7.6% of those licensed in 2019 and 2.1% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 4,301cc to 4,400cc 1,438 licensed | 97.9% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 31 licensed | 2.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,301–4,400cc | Petrol | 1,438 | 97.9% |
| 2,901–3,000cc | Diesel | 31 | 2.1% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 4,301–4,400cc | 2,901–3,000cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2019 | 92.4% | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 93.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| 2022 | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 97.9% | 2.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2019 | 92.4% | 7.6% |
| 2020 | 93.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | 95.8% | 4.2% |
| 2022 | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 97.3% | 2.7% |
| 2024 | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| 2025 | 97.9% | 2.1% |
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.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the BMW M8 from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 24.3 to 25.0 mpg, with CO2 of 257 to 264 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 petrol | 24.3–25.0 | 257–264 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 3 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the BMW M8 since 1992, the first in 2020. The most recent was launched on 22 February 2021.
All 3 BMW M8 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW M8. 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 M8 | 1,412 | −2.3% | 85 | 616 | 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 |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,497 M8 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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