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BMW 1 SERIES Common
As of 2026 Q2, 462,000 BMW 1 SERIESs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 462,023 in 2026 Q1 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 23 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3,326 (0.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 462,000 on the road.
Rarer than 0% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 1 SERIES
The BMW 1 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since 2004. It is the successor to the BMW 3 Series Compact and is currently in its fourth generation. Positioned as the entry-level model in BMW range of products, the first generation was produced in hatchback, coupé and convertible body styles. Since 2014, the coupé and convertible models have been marketed separately as the 2 Series, therefore the 1 Series range no longer includes these body styles. A four-door sedan model became available for the Chinese market in 2017, using the front-wheel drive platform...
BMW 1 SERIES — questions & answers
How many BMW 1 SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 462,000 BMW 1 SERIES were still registered in the UK — 436,934 licensed and on the road, plus 25,066 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 1 SERIES rare?
The BMW 1 SERIES is common, with 462,000 still on the road, making it rarer than 0% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 1 SERIES increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 1 SERIES on UK roads rose by 3,326 (0.7%).
What fuel do most BMW 1 SERIES use?
Most BMW 1 SERIES run on petrol — about 48% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid.
When did the BMW 1 SERIES peak?
The BMW 1 SERIES peaked at 462,023 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.