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BMW 225E Ultra-rare
As of 2026 Q1, 1 BMW 225E remains registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2026 Q1. In all, the BMW 225E is rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2026's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 1 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
About the 225E
The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (F45/U06 model code) is a two-row subcompact executive MPV produced by BMW since August 2014. The closely related BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer (F46 model code) is a longer three-row version which began production in 2015 and discontinued in 2021, now sold exclusively as a hatchback. Marketed as part of the 2 Series range, the F45/F46 are based on the front-wheel-drive UKL2 platform. The design is based on the BMW Concept Active Tourer, and is mechanically related to the Mini Countryman, also built by BMW. Just like the BMW 1 Series hatchback, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer...
BMW 225E — questions & answers
How many BMW 225E are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 1 BMW 225E were still registered in the UK — 1 licensed and on the road, plus 0 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW 225E rare?
The BMW 225E is genuinely rare, with only 1 left, making it rarer than 93% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
What fuel do most BMW 225E use?
Most BMW 225E run on plug-in hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW 225E peak?
The BMW 225E peaked at 1 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2026 Q1.