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BMW ALPINA XD3 Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q2, 72 BMW ALPINA XD3s remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 75 in 2025 Q1 — only 96% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 3 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 XD3 is rarer than 62% 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 72 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 62% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the ALPINA XD3
The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW since 2003, based on the BMW 3 Series platform. BMW markets the car as a Sports Activity Vehicle, the company's proprietary descriptor for its X-line luxury vehicles. The first-generation X3 E83 in 2003 was designed by BMW in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria—who also manufactured all X3s under contract to BMW. The BMW X3 (2003) was the first BMW model to officially introduce the xDrive system under this name. The car was the first mid-size, premium SUV on the market. In 2008, BMW started competing with the Mercedes-Benz...
BMW ALPINA XD3 — questions & answers
How many BMW ALPINA XD3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 72 BMW ALPINA XD3 were still registered in the UK — 71 licensed and on the road, plus 1 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW ALPINA XD3 rare?
The BMW ALPINA XD3 is genuinely rare, with only 72 left, making it rarer than 62% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW ALPINA XD3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW ALPINA XD3 on UK roads fell by 1 (1.4%).
What fuel do most BMW ALPINA XD3 use?
Most BMW ALPINA XD3 run on diesel — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW ALPINA XD3 peak?
The BMW ALPINA XD3 peaked at 75 registered in 2025 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q4.