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BMW ALPINA B5 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 119 BMW ALPINA B5s remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 120 in 2026 Q1 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 1 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1 (0.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the BMW ALPINA B5 is rarer than 57% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (119 in the latest data).
Rarer than 57% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the ALPINA B5
The Alpina B5 and D5 are a series of high performance executive cars manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Alpina, which is based on the BMW 5 Series of the car manufacturer BMW.
BMW ALPINA B5 — questions & answers
How many BMW ALPINA B5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 119 BMW ALPINA B5 were still registered in the UK — 113 licensed and on the road, plus 6 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW ALPINA B5 rare?
The BMW ALPINA B5 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (119), making it rarer than 57% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW ALPINA B5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW ALPINA B5 on UK roads rose by 1 (0.8%).
What fuel do most BMW ALPINA B5 use?
Most BMW ALPINA B5 run on petrol — about 98% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.
When did the BMW ALPINA B5 peak?
The BMW ALPINA B5 peaked at 120 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2015 Q1.