Both the BMW 2 SERIES and the TOYOTA AURIS are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 167,347 BMW 2 SERIESs versus 146,304 TOYOTA AURISs still on UK roads. The TOYOTA AURIS is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW 2 SERIES is rising (+5.2%) while the TOYOTA AURIS is falling (-3.0%).
| BMW 2 SERIES | TOYOTA AURIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 167,347 | 146,304 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 165,356 | 140,392 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,991 | 5,912 |
| Peak | 167,347 (2026 Q2) | 169,330 (2018 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 8,315 (+5.2%) yr/yr | ▼ 4,537 (-3.0%) yr/yr |
The TOYOTA AURIS is rarer: 146,304 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 167,347 of the BMW 2 SERIES.
As of 2026 Q2 there are 167,347 BMW 2 SERIES and 146,304 TOYOTA AURIS still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.