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BMW ALPINA D3 Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 180 BMW ALPINA D3s 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 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 10 (5.9%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. In all, the BMW ALPINA D3 is rarer than 54% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (180 in the latest data).
Rarer than 54% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the ALPINA D3
The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G20 (sedan version) and BMW G21 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') compact executive cars. The G20/G21 has been in production since mid-October 2018 with a facelift in July 2022 and is often collectively referred to as the G20. The M340i, one of the first models in the range, became available for sale in the spring of 2019, with the 330e plug-in hybrid model also launching in 2019. The 3 Series Gran Turismo fastback body style was discontinued for the G20 generation and has been replaced by the 4 Series Gran Coupé. For this...
BMW ALPINA D3 — questions & answers
How many BMW ALPINA D3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 180 BMW ALPINA D3 were still registered in the UK — 170 licensed and on the road, plus 10 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW ALPINA D3 rare?
The BMW ALPINA D3 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (180), making it rarer than 54% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW ALPINA D3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW ALPINA D3 on UK roads rose by 10 (5.9%).
What fuel do most BMW ALPINA D3 use?
Most BMW ALPINA D3 run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW ALPINA D3 peak?
The BMW ALPINA D3 peaked at 180 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q4.