BMW Z3 vs MITSUBISHI LANCER
Both the BMW Z3 and the MITSUBISHI LANCER are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 15,825 BMW Z3s versus 10,541 MITSUBISHI LANCERs still on UK roads. That makes the MITSUBISHI LANCER the rarer of the two — there are about 1.5× as many BMW Z3s left. Both are falling year on year (BMW Z3 -1.4%, MITSUBISHI LANCER -7.8%).
Survivors over time
BMW Z3 MITSUBISHI LANCER
BMW Z3
Common
15,825
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 228 (-1.4%) yr/yr
Peak 20,080 (2014 Q3)
6,678 licensed · 9,147 SORN
MITSUBISHI LANCER
Common
10,541
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 888 (-7.8%) yr/yr
Peak 20,213 (2014 Q3)
6,126 licensed · 4,415 SORN
Head to head
| BMW Z3 | MITSUBISHI LANCER | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 15,825 | 10,541 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 6,678 | 6,126 |
| SORN (off-road) | 9,147 | 4,415 |
| Peak | 20,080 (2014 Q3) | 20,213 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 228 (-1.4%) yr/yr | ▼ 888 (-7.8%) yr/yr |
BMW Z3 vs MITSUBISHI LANCER — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW Z3 or the MITSUBISHI LANCER?
The MITSUBISHI LANCER is rarer: 10,541 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 15,825 of the BMW Z3.
How many BMW Z3 are left compared to the MITSUBISHI LANCER?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 15,825 BMW Z3 and 10,541 MITSUBISHI LANCER still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.