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How many G80/G81 BMW M3s are left in New Zealand?
300still registered in New Zealand
Scarce 1 in 15,583 on the road Sixth generation Built since 2020
Updated from the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, counted as at 31 August 2026. Recounted every month.
That is 23% of the 1,323 BMW M3s still registered in New Zealand.
By badge
The versions the register records, most numerous first. Most cars are registered without one.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| G80/G81 Competition | 280 | Scarce | |
| G80/G81 CS | 12 | Rare | |
| G80/G81 CS Touring | 7 | Rare |
By engine size
The engine size the register records.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| G80/G81 3.0 L | 300 | Scarce |
Every BMW M3 generation
How many of each are still registered.
| Which one | Built | Left | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third generation · E46 | 2000–2006 | 261 | Scarce |
| Fourth generation · E90/E92/E93 | 2007–2013 | 385 | Scarce |
| Fifth generation · F80 | 2014–2018 | 187 | Scarce |
| Sixth generation · G80/G81 (this page) | since 2020 | 300 | Scarce |
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