Both the BMW 5 SERIES and the FORD PUMA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 238,148 BMW 5 SERIESs versus 270,892 FORD PUMAs still on UK roads. The BMW 5 SERIES is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW 5 SERIES is falling (-2.6%) while the FORD PUMA is rising (+26.9%).
| BMW 5 SERIES | FORD PUMA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 238,148 | 270,892 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 195,477 | 264,328 |
| SORN (off-road) | 42,671 | 6,564 |
| Peak | 273,651 (2019 Q3) | 270,892 (2026 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 6,305 (-2.6%) yr/yr | ▲ 57,369 (+26.9%) yr/yr |
The BMW 5 SERIES is rarer: 238,148 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 270,892 of the FORD PUMA.
As of 2026 Q2 there are 238,148 BMW 5 SERIES and 270,892 FORD PUMA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.