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The short-term car hire market is fragmented so we want to make finding the right car easy for you. We partner with approved vehicle subscription companies to bring you the best, in-stock BMW cars so you can always find one that's available.
We want to give our users access to every subscription car available today, so they can find the best one for them. Use our car search tool to narrow down your search.
Remember, our car inventory depends on UK subscription providers, so the range of cars you’ll see depends on what subscription vehicles they currently have in stock.
How to get a BMW on subscription?
It’s time to find your next car! Here’s what you need to do:
- Browse all available cars
- Find a subscription company that has it in stock
- Head over to their website
- Sign up and add your personal information
- Pick a subscription term (usually a monthly rolling but some providers require a minimum 3-month commitment)
- Pay initial subscription deposit (if applicable)
- Select a delivery date for your new car!
What’s included in the monthly vehicle subscription cost?
Unlike leasing and other types of car finance, subscription services include all costs related to car ownership, including:
- Regular vehicle maintenance
- Servicing for when things go wrong
- Breakdown cover
- Car insurance
- Road tax
- Yearly MOT
- Car collection and delivery (some providers charge for this)
What is the most popular BMW car in the UK?
The most popular model is the BMW Series 5 with 45,652 new car sales in Q1 of 2022. Use our car search to find one on subscription today!
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Common questions about this manufacturer
BMW has several electric models, including the BMW i3, the MINI Cooper SE, the BMW iX3, the BMW i4 and the BMW iX. The company has also announced fully electric versions of the BMW 5 Series, 7 Series and BMW X1.
Yes, BMW has hybrid cars that combine a petrol or diesel engine with an electric motor. Some of these models are: BMW 225xe Active Tourer, BMW 330e Saloon, BMW 530e Saloon, BMW X1 xDrive25e and BMW X5 xDrive45e.
According to Euro NCAP ratings, most BMW models have achieved four or five stars for safety. Some of the safety features that BMW offers are: airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), dynamic stability control (DSC), lane departure warning (LDW), active cruise control (ACC) and parking assistant.
Audi is another German brand that offers premium quality, performance and technology. Mercedes-Benz is a luxury brand that combines elegance, comfort and innovation. Tesla, an American brand that specialises in electric vehicles with advanced features such as self-driving mode.
To choose the right BMW, you need to consider your needs, preferences and budget. Some questions you can ask yourself are: What car size do you need? Do you need a lot of space for passengers or cargo? What features do you want? Do you value performance, efficiency or comfort?
Subscribing to a BMW means paying a monthly fee to access a range of BMW models without owning them. Some of the benefits of this option are flexibility, convenience and variety.
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A brief history of BMW
BMW was founded as Rapp-Motorenwerke, an aircraft engine manufacturer, in 1913 by Karl Rapp. BMW started building motorcycles, which were powered by their own engine designs. In 1928 BMW acquired the Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach and began production of the Dixi, a licensed copy of the Austin 7.
In 1929 it formed a joint venture with British car firm Austin to produce a scaled-down version of their popular Austin Seven automobile. In 1933 BMW's production reached 10,000 units annually.
After the Second World War, BMW assumed full control of Eisenach and resumed motorcycle production and car production started in earnest. The popularity of BMW grew quickly both on the mainland and in the UK
The popularity of BMW grew quickly both on the mainland and in the UK. The company was a favourite amongst drivers because it offered a high level of performance from its cars and was considered reliable, as well as being good value for money.
2. Car brand popularity based on the number of new car sales in the UK. Data taken from SMMT for June 2024.
3. Most popular model is based on data on vehicle licensing in the UK. Data taken from GOV.UK for Q1 of 2024.
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