BMW X3 vs NISSAN ALMERA
Both the BMW X3 and the NISSAN ALMERA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 130,729 BMW X3s versus 19,742 NISSAN ALMERAs still on UK roads. That makes the NISSAN ALMERA the rarer of the two — there are about 6.6× as many BMW X3s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW X3 is rising (+4.6%) while the NISSAN ALMERA is falling (-11.5%).
Survivors over time
BMW X3 NISSAN ALMERA
BMW X3
Common
130,729
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 5,755 (+4.6%) yr/yr
Peak 130,729 (2026 Q1)
124,768 licensed · 5,961 SORN
NISSAN ALMERA
Common
19,742
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 2,568 (-11.5%) yr/yr
Peak 129,159 (2014 Q3)
9,132 licensed · 10,610 SORN
Head to head
| BMW X3 | NISSAN ALMERA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 130,729 | 19,742 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 124,768 | 9,132 |
| SORN (off-road) | 5,961 | 10,610 |
| Peak | 130,729 (2026 Q1) | 129,159 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 5,755 (+4.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 2,568 (-11.5%) yr/yr |
BMW X3 vs NISSAN ALMERA — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW X3 or the NISSAN ALMERA?
The NISSAN ALMERA is rarer: 19,742 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 130,729 of the BMW X3.
How many BMW X3 are left compared to the NISSAN ALMERA?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 130,729 BMW X3 and 19,742 NISSAN ALMERA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.