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BMW ALPINA B3 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 366 BMW ALPINA B3s 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 45 (14.0%) 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 (366 in the latest data).
Rarer than 46% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the ALPINA B3
The Alpina B3 are a series of high performance executive cars manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Alpina, which is based on the BMW 3 Series of the car manufacturer BMW. As of 2021, it is produced as a sedan (four-door) and station wagon (touring). Up to and including the E90 series, two-door sedans, coupes and convertibles were also offered. With the exception of the convertible, every model was optionally available with all-wheel drive. The current diesel variant runs under the Alpina D3 Biturbo.
BMW ALPINA B3 — questions & answers
How many BMW ALPINA B3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 366 BMW ALPINA B3 were still registered in the UK — 336 licensed and on the road, plus 30 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW ALPINA B3 rare?
The BMW ALPINA B3 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (366), making it rarer than 46% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW ALPINA B3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW ALPINA B3 on UK roads rose by 45 (14.0%).
What fuel do most BMW ALPINA B3 use?
Most BMW ALPINA B3 run on petrol — about 96% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the BMW ALPINA B3 peak?
The BMW ALPINA B3 peaked at 366 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.