BMW 1 SERIES vs RENAULT MEGANE
Both the BMW 1 SERIES and the RENAULT MEGANE are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 425,414 BMW 1 SERIESs versus 129,627 RENAULT MEGANEs still on UK roads. That makes the RENAULT MEGANE the rarer of the two — there are about 3.3× as many BMW 1 SERIESs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW 1 SERIES is rising (+0.3%) while the RENAULT MEGANE is falling (-8.0%).
Survivors over time
BMW 1 SERIES RENAULT MEGANE
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
RENAULT MEGANE
Common
129,627
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 11,216 (-8.0%) yr/yr
Peak 425,685 (2014 Q3)
94,986 licensed · 34,641 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 1 SERIES | RENAULT MEGANE | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 425,414 | 129,627 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 400,910 | 94,986 |
| SORN (off-road) | 24,504 | 34,641 |
| Peak | 425,414 (2026 Q1) | 425,685 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 1,252 (+0.3%) yr/yr | ▼ 11,216 (-8.0%) yr/yr |
BMW 1 SERIES vs RENAULT MEGANE — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 1 SERIES or the RENAULT MEGANE?
The RENAULT MEGANE is rarer: 129,627 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 RENAULT MEGANE?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 425,414 BMW 1 SERIES and 129,627 RENAULT MEGANE still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.