AUDI A1 vs BMW 5 SERIES
Both the AUDI A1 and the BMW 5 SERIES are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 275,323 AUDI A1s versus 239,356 BMW 5 SERIESs still on UK roads. That makes the BMW 5 SERIES the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many AUDI A1s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the AUDI A1 is rising (+4.4%) while the BMW 5 SERIES is falling (-2.7%).
Survivors over time
AUDI A1 BMW 5 SERIES
AUDI A1
Common
275,323
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 11,584 (+4.4%) yr/yr
Peak 275,323 (2026 Q1)
271,534 licensed · 3,789 SORN
BMW 5 SERIES
Common
239,356
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 6,574 (-2.7%) yr/yr
Peak 273,651 (2019 Q3)
196,706 licensed · 42,650 SORN
Head to head
| AUDI A1 | BMW 5 SERIES | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 275,323 | 239,356 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 271,534 | 196,706 |
| SORN (off-road) | 3,789 | 42,650 |
| Peak | 275,323 (2026 Q1) | 273,651 (2019 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 11,584 (+4.4%) yr/yr | ▼ 6,574 (-2.7%) yr/yr |
AUDI A1 vs BMW 5 SERIES — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the AUDI A1 or the BMW 5 SERIES?
The BMW 5 SERIES is rarer: 239,356 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 275,323 of the AUDI A1.
How many AUDI A1 are left compared to the BMW 5 SERIES?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 275,323 AUDI A1 and 239,356 BMW 5 SERIES still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.