455,450 on UK roads in 2025-21,307 vs 2024
On the road
455k
455,450 licensed
Change vs 2024
-4.5%
-21,307 cars
New previous year
9,850
first-time registered
Electrified
13.3%
hybrid, plug-in & battery
The BMW 3 SERIES has been a familiar sight on UK roads for years, with 455,450 still licensed - down 4.5% in the past year. 9,850 new ones joined the road last year. The fleet is overwhelmingly diesel (53%), with most running a 2.0-3.0L engine. Most date from the 2010-2014 era.
Licensed BMW 3 SERIES cars on the road over time
First-time registrations per year
Fuel, engine size and age across every BMW 3 SERIES on the road today.
Current split
Engine size
Cars on the road by engine capacity
How old are they?
Cars on the road by the year they were first registered
Before you buy a specific BMW 3 SERIES, run its registration through AnalyzeMyCar for MOT history, mileage checks, write-off and theft markers.
