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BMW ALPINA B7 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 6 BMW ALPINA B7s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 7 in 2023 Q2 — only 86% 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 B7 is rarer than 83% 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 6 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 83% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the ALPINA B7
The Alpina B7 (E65) is the third generation of the high-performance BMW 7 Series manufactured by Alpina from 2004 to 2008. Based on the BMW 7 Series (E65), the B7 was officially introduced to the public at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The B7 was the first Alpina to use a supercharged engine and was available in normal and long-wheelbase versions.
BMW ALPINA B7 — questions & answers
How many BMW ALPINA B7 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 6 BMW ALPINA B7 were still registered in the UK — 4 licensed and on the road, plus 2 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW ALPINA B7 rare?
The BMW ALPINA B7 is genuinely rare, with only 6 left, making it rarer than 83% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW ALPINA B7 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW ALPINA B7 on UK roads fell by 1 (14.3%).
What fuel do most BMW ALPINA B7 use?
Most BMW ALPINA B7 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW ALPINA B7 peak?
The BMW ALPINA B7 peaked at 7 registered in 2023 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2017 Q1.