BMW 1 SERIES vs FORD KA
Both the BMW 1 SERIES and the FORD KA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 425,414 BMW 1 SERIESs versus 147,063 FORD KAs still on UK roads. That makes the FORD KA the rarer of the two — there are about 2.9× as many BMW 1 SERIESs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW 1 SERIES is rising (+0.3%) while the FORD KA is falling (-5.7%).
Survivors over time
BMW 1 SERIES FORD KA
BMW 1 SERIES
Common
425,414
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 1,252 (+0.3%) yr/yr
Peak 425,414 (2026 Q1)
400,910 licensed · 24,504 SORN
FORD KA
Common
147,063
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 8,969 (-5.7%) yr/yr
Peak 406,854 (2014 Q3)
118,723 licensed · 28,340 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 1 SERIES | FORD KA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 425,414 | 147,063 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 400,910 | 118,723 |
| SORN (off-road) | 24,504 | 28,340 |
| Peak | 425,414 (2026 Q1) | 406,854 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 1,252 (+0.3%) yr/yr | ▼ 8,969 (-5.7%) yr/yr |
BMW 1 SERIES vs FORD KA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 1 SERIES or the FORD KA?
The FORD KA is rarer: 147,063 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 425,414 of the BMW 1 SERIES.
How many BMW 1 SERIES are left compared to the FORD KA?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 425,414 BMW 1 SERIES and 147,063 FORD KA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.