BMW 1 SERIES vs PEUGEOT 206
Both the BMW 1 SERIES and the PEUGEOT 206 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 462,000 BMW 1 SERIESs versus 64,662 PEUGEOT 206s still on UK roads. That makes the PEUGEOT 206 the rarer of the two — there are about 7.1× as many BMW 1 SERIESs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW 1 SERIES is rising (+0.7%) while the PEUGEOT 206 is falling (-11.3%).
Survivors over time
BMW 1 SERIES PEUGEOT 206
BMW 1 SERIES
Common
462,000
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 3,326 (+0.7%) yr/yr
Peak 462,023 (2026 Q1)
436,934 licensed · 25,066 SORN
PEUGEOT 206
Common
64,662
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 8,198 (-11.3%) yr/yr
Peak 466,286 (2014 Q3)
25,228 licensed · 39,434 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 1 SERIES | PEUGEOT 206 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 462,000 | 64,662 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 436,934 | 25,228 |
| SORN (off-road) | 25,066 | 39,434 |
| Peak | 462,023 (2026 Q1) | 466,286 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 3,326 (+0.7%) yr/yr | ▼ 8,198 (-11.3%) yr/yr |
BMW 1 SERIES vs PEUGEOT 206 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 1 SERIES or the PEUGEOT 206?
The PEUGEOT 206 is rarer: 64,662 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 462,000 of the BMW 1 SERIES.
How many BMW 1 SERIES are left compared to the PEUGEOT 206?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 462,000 BMW 1 SERIES and 64,662 PEUGEOT 206 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.