BMW 1 SERIES vs HONDA CIVIC
Both the BMW 1 SERIES and the HONDA CIVIC are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 425,414 BMW 1 SERIESs versus 294,000 HONDA CIVICs still on UK roads. That makes the HONDA CIVIC the rarer of the two — there are about 1.4× as many BMW 1 SERIESs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW 1 SERIES is rising (+0.3%) while the HONDA CIVIC is falling (-5.4%).
Survivors over time
BMW 1 SERIES HONDA CIVIC
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
HONDA CIVIC
Common
294,000
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 16,778 (-5.4%) yr/yr
Peak 439,703 (2014 Q3)
246,918 licensed · 47,082 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 1 SERIES | HONDA CIVIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 425,414 | 294,000 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 400,910 | 246,918 |
| SORN (off-road) | 24,504 | 47,082 |
| Peak | 425,414 (2026 Q1) | 439,703 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 1,252 (+0.3%) yr/yr | ▼ 16,778 (-5.4%) yr/yr |
BMW 1 SERIES vs HONDA CIVIC — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 1 SERIES or the HONDA CIVIC?
The HONDA CIVIC is rarer: 294,000 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 HONDA CIVIC?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 425,414 BMW 1 SERIES and 294,000 HONDA CIVIC still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.