BMW 2 SERIES vs HYUNDAI I20
Both the BMW 2 SERIES and the HYUNDAI I20 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 167,347 BMW 2 SERIESs versus 164,184 HYUNDAI I20s still on UK roads. The HYUNDAI I20 is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (BMW 2 SERIES +5.2%, HYUNDAI I20 +3.7%).
Survivors over time
BMW 2 SERIES HYUNDAI I20
BMW 2 SERIES
Common
167,347
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 8,315 (+5.2%) yr/yr
Peak 167,347 (2026 Q2)
165,356 licensed · 1,991 SORN
HYUNDAI I20
Common
164,184
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 5,787 (+3.7%) yr/yr
Peak 164,184 (2026 Q2)
160,602 licensed · 3,582 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 2 SERIES | HYUNDAI I20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 167,347 | 164,184 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 165,356 | 160,602 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,991 | 3,582 |
| Peak | 167,347 (2026 Q2) | 164,184 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 8,315 (+5.2%) yr/yr | ▲ 5,787 (+3.7%) yr/yr |
BMW 2 SERIES vs HYUNDAI I20 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 2 SERIES or the HYUNDAI I20?
The HYUNDAI I20 is rarer: 164,184 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 167,347 of the BMW 2 SERIES.
How many BMW 2 SERIES are left compared to the HYUNDAI I20?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 167,347 BMW 2 SERIES and 164,184 HYUNDAI I20 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.