BMW · BMW 7 SERIES · Cars
BMW 7 SERIES Common
As of 2026 Q1, 26,117 BMW 7 SERIESs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 26,355 in 2019 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 238 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 430 (1.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 26,117 on the road.
Rarer than 10% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
Trend
About the 7 SERIES
The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker BMW since 1977. It is the successor to the BMW E3 "New Six" sedan and is now in its seventh generation. The 7 Series is BMW's flagship car and is only available in a sedan bodystyle (including long wheelbase and limousine models). It traditionally introduces technologies and exterior design themes before other models in BMW's lineup. The first generation of the 7 Series was powered by straight-6 petrol engines, and following generations have been powered by inline-4, straight-6, V8 and V12 engines with...
BMW 7 SERIES — questions & answers
How many BMW 7 SERIES are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 26,117 BMW 7 SERIES were still registered in the UK — 18,324 licensed and on the road, plus 7,793 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 7 SERIES rare?
The BMW 7 SERIES is common, with 26,117 still on the road, making it rarer than 10% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW 7 SERIES increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW 7 SERIES on UK roads rose by 430 (1.7%).
What fuel do most BMW 7 SERIES use?
Most BMW 7 SERIES run on diesel — about 49% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, plug-in hybrid, electric, hybrid.
When did the BMW 7 SERIES peak?
The BMW 7 SERIES peaked at 26,355 registered in 2019 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.