BMW 3 SERIES vs NISSAN QASHQAI
Both the BMW 3 SERIES and the NISSAN QASHQAI are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 588,106 BMW 3 SERIESs versus 718,211 NISSAN QASHQAIs still on UK roads. That makes the BMW 3 SERIES the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many NISSAN QASHQAIs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW 3 SERIES is falling (-2.9%) while the NISSAN QASHQAI is rising (+3.3%).
Survivors over time
BMW 3 SERIES NISSAN QASHQAI
BMW 3 SERIES
Common
588,106
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 17,705 (-2.9%) yr/yr
Peak 705,609 (2014 Q3)
465,352 licensed · 122,754 SORN
NISSAN QASHQAI
Common
718,211
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 22,835 (+3.3%) yr/yr
Peak 718,211 (2026 Q1)
701,390 licensed · 16,821 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 3 SERIES | NISSAN QASHQAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 588,106 | 718,211 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 465,352 | 701,390 |
| SORN (off-road) | 122,754 | 16,821 |
| Peak | 705,609 (2014 Q3) | 718,211 (2026 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 17,705 (-2.9%) yr/yr | ▲ 22,835 (+3.3%) yr/yr |
BMW 3 SERIES vs NISSAN QASHQAI — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 3 SERIES or the NISSAN QASHQAI?
The BMW 3 SERIES is rarer: 588,106 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 718,211 of the NISSAN QASHQAI.
How many BMW 3 SERIES are left compared to the NISSAN QASHQAI?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 588,106 BMW 3 SERIES and 718,211 NISSAN QASHQAI still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.