BMW 2 SERIES · VAUXHALL MERIVA
BMW 2 SERIES vs VAUXHALL MERIVA
Both the BMW 2 SERIES and the VAUXHALL MERIVA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 167,347 BMW 2 SERIESs versus 79,237 VAUXHALL MERIVAs still on UK roads. That makes the VAUXHALL MERIVA the rarer of the two — there are about 2.1× as many BMW 2 SERIESs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW 2 SERIES is rising (+5.2%) while the VAUXHALL MERIVA is falling (-10.9%).
Survivors over time
BMW 2 SERIES VAUXHALL MERIVA
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
VAUXHALL MERIVA
Common
79,237
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 9,714 (-10.9%) yr/yr
Peak 165,774 (2016 Q4)
69,733 licensed · 9,504 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 2 SERIES | VAUXHALL MERIVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 167,347 | 79,237 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 165,356 | 69,733 |
| SORN (off-road) | 1,991 | 9,504 |
| Peak | 167,347 (2026 Q2) | 165,774 (2016 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 8,315 (+5.2%) yr/yr | ▼ 9,714 (-10.9%) yr/yr |
BMW 2 SERIES vs VAUXHALL MERIVA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 2 SERIES or the VAUXHALL MERIVA?
The VAUXHALL MERIVA is rarer: 79,237 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 VAUXHALL MERIVA?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 167,347 BMW 2 SERIES and 79,237 VAUXHALL MERIVA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.