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BMW 1 SERIES Common
As of 2026 Q1, 425,414 BMW 1 SERIESs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,252 (0.3%) 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 425,414 on the road.
Rarer than 1% of the 2,429 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 Q1, 425,414 BMW 1 SERIES were still registered in the UK — 400,910 licensed and on the road, plus 24,504 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 425,414 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,429 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 1,252 (0.3%).
What fuel do most BMW 1 SERIES use?
Most BMW 1 SERIES run on diesel — about 49% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid.
When did the BMW 1 SERIES peak?
The BMW 1 SERIES peaked at 425,414 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.