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BMW ALPINA B12 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 2 BMW ALPINA B12s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 3 in 2019 Q2 — only 67% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the BMW ALPINA B12 is rarer than 90% of the 2,315 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 2 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 90% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the ALPINA B12
The Alpina B12 is a name given to high-performance luxury automobiles manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Alpina. The B12 originally succeeded the B11 4.0 in 1988 which was based on the BMW 7 Series (E32) and was also based on the same car. Subsequent models were based on the BMW 7 Series (E38) and the BMW 8 Series (E31). Production ended in 2001 when the 7 Series (E38) models were discontinued. The B12 was replaced by the B7 (E65) and the B6 (E63).
BMW ALPINA B12 — questions & answers
How many BMW ALPINA B12 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 2 BMW ALPINA B12 were still registered in the UK — 0 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW ALPINA B12 rare?
The BMW ALPINA B12 is genuinely rare, with only 2 left, making it rarer than 90% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW ALPINA B12 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW ALPINA B12 on UK roads fell by 1 (33.3%).
What fuel do most BMW ALPINA B12 use?
Most BMW ALPINA B12 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW ALPINA B12 peak?
The BMW ALPINA B12 peaked at 3 registered in 2019 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.