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BMW ALPINA Rare
As of 2026 Q1, 989 BMW ALPINAs remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 72 (7.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (989 in the latest data).
Rarer than 35% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the ALPINA
The Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo, or Alpina B7, is the fifth generation of the high-performance full-size luxury car released by German automobile manufacturer Alpina. Based on the BMW 7 Series (G12), the B7 Bi-Turbo was introduced at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Known as the B7 in North America, the car is the third B7 model to be imported to the United States. The Alpina B7 was discontinued in September 2022.
BMW ALPINA — questions & answers
How many BMW ALPINA are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 989 BMW ALPINA were still registered in the UK — 892 licensed and on the road, plus 97 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW ALPINA rare?
The BMW ALPINA is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (989), making it rarer than 35% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW ALPINA increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW ALPINA on UK roads rose by 72 (7.9%).
What fuel do most BMW ALPINA use?
Most BMW ALPINA run on petrol — about 61% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the BMW ALPINA peak?
The BMW ALPINA peaked at 989 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.