BMW 5 SERIES vs PEUGEOT 207
Both the BMW 5 SERIES and the PEUGEOT 207 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 239,356 BMW 5 SERIESs versus 115,849 PEUGEOT 207s still on UK roads. That makes the PEUGEOT 207 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.1× as many BMW 5 SERIESs left. Both are falling year on year (BMW 5 SERIES -2.7%, PEUGEOT 207 -15.5%).
Survivors over time
BMW 5 SERIES PEUGEOT 207
BMW 5 SERIES
Common
239,356
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 6,574 (-2.7%) yr/yr
Peak 273,651 (2019 Q3)
196,706 licensed · 42,650 SORN
PEUGEOT 207
Common
115,849
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 21,291 (-15.5%) yr/yr
Peak 278,522 (2014 Q3)
97,154 licensed · 18,695 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 5 SERIES | PEUGEOT 207 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 239,356 | 115,849 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 196,706 | 97,154 |
| SORN (off-road) | 42,650 | 18,695 |
| Peak | 273,651 (2019 Q3) | 278,522 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 6,574 (-2.7%) yr/yr | ▼ 21,291 (-15.5%) yr/yr |
BMW 5 SERIES vs PEUGEOT 207 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 5 SERIES or the PEUGEOT 207?
The PEUGEOT 207 is rarer: 115,849 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 239,356 of the BMW 5 SERIES.
How many BMW 5 SERIES are left compared to the PEUGEOT 207?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 239,356 BMW 5 SERIES and 115,849 PEUGEOT 207 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.