BMW M3 vs TOYOTA CELICA
Both the BMW M3 and the TOYOTA CELICA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 39,063 BMW M3s versus 17,820 TOYOTA CELICAs still on UK roads. That makes the TOYOTA CELICA the rarer of the two — there are about 2.2× as many BMW M3s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW M3 is rising (+4.7%) while the TOYOTA CELICA is falling (-3.2%).
Survivors over time
BMW M3 TOYOTA CELICA
BMW M3
Common
39,063
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 1,761 (+4.7%) yr/yr
Peak 39,063 (2026 Q1)
28,710 licensed · 10,353 SORN
TOYOTA CELICA
Common
17,820
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 591 (-3.2%) yr/yr
Peak 38,838 (2014 Q3)
6,992 licensed · 10,828 SORN
Head to head
| BMW M3 | TOYOTA CELICA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 39,063 | 17,820 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 28,710 | 6,992 |
| SORN (off-road) | 10,353 | 10,828 |
| Peak | 39,063 (2026 Q1) | 38,838 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 1,761 (+4.7%) yr/yr | ▼ 591 (-3.2%) yr/yr |
BMW M3 vs TOYOTA CELICA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW M3 or the TOYOTA CELICA?
The TOYOTA CELICA is rarer: 17,820 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 39,063 of the BMW M3.
How many BMW M3 are left compared to the TOYOTA CELICA?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 39,063 BMW M3 and 17,820 TOYOTA CELICA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.