BMW 6 SERIES vs TOYOTA MR2
Both the BMW 6 SERIES and the TOYOTA MR2 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 24,255 BMW 6 SERIESs versus 20,911 TOYOTA MR2s still on UK roads. That makes the TOYOTA MR2 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many BMW 6 SERIESs left. Both are falling year on year (BMW 6 SERIES -2.3%, TOYOTA MR2 -0.3%).
Survivors over time
BMW 6 SERIES TOYOTA MR2
BMW 6 SERIES
Common
24,255
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 579 (-2.3%) yr/yr
Peak 27,123 (2019 Q3)
19,320 licensed · 4,935 SORN
TOYOTA MR2
Common
20,911
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 55 (-0.3%) yr/yr
Peak 27,415 (2014 Q3)
6,785 licensed · 14,126 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 6 SERIES | TOYOTA MR2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 24,255 | 20,911 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 19,320 | 6,785 |
| SORN (off-road) | 4,935 | 14,126 |
| Peak | 27,123 (2019 Q3) | 27,415 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 579 (-2.3%) yr/yr | ▼ 55 (-0.3%) yr/yr |
BMW 6 SERIES vs TOYOTA MR2 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 6 SERIES or the TOYOTA MR2?
The TOYOTA MR2 is rarer: 20,911 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 24,255 of the BMW 6 SERIES.
How many BMW 6 SERIES are left compared to the TOYOTA MR2?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 24,255 BMW 6 SERIES and 20,911 TOYOTA MR2 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.