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BMW 2 SERIES Common
As of 2026 Q1, 148,250 BMW 2 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 7,639 (5.4%) 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 148,250 on the road.
Rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the 2 SERIES
The BMW 2 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since the year 2014. The 2 Series was created when BMW spun-off the 2-door models (coupé and convertible) of the BMW 1 Series into a separate series. The 2 Series was first launched as a 2-door coupé and convertible, both based on a rear-wheel drive platform. A year later, the Active Tourer 5-seat compact MPV body style was added, based on the unrelated front-wheel drive platform shared with the Mini Countryman. This was followed by a 7-seat version called the Gran Tourer. In 2019, the Gran Coupé fastback sedan...
BMW 2 SERIES — questions & answers
How many BMW 2 SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 148,250 BMW 2 SERIES were still registered in the UK — 146,542 licensed and on the road, plus 1,708 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 2 SERIES rare?
The BMW 2 SERIES is common, with 148,250 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 2 SERIES increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 2 SERIES on UK roads rose by 7,639 (5.4%).
What fuel do most BMW 2 SERIES use?
Most BMW 2 SERIES run on petrol — about 55% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid.
When did the BMW 2 SERIES peak?
The BMW 2 SERIES peaked at 148,250 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.