BMW 6 SERIES vs LEXUS IS 200
Both the BMW 6 SERIES and the LEXUS IS 200 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 24,255 BMW 6 SERIESs versus 9,956 LEXUS IS 200s still on UK roads. That makes the LEXUS IS 200 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.4× as many BMW 6 SERIESs left. Both are falling year on year (BMW 6 SERIES -2.3%, LEXUS IS 200 -4.0%).
Survivors over time
BMW 6 SERIES LEXUS IS 200
BMW 6 SERIES
Common
24,255
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 579 (-2.3%) yr/yr
Peak 27,123 (2019 Q3)
19,320 licensed · 4,935 SORN
LEXUS IS 200
Uncommon
9,956
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 419 (-4.0%) yr/yr
Peak 27,091 (2014 Q3)
4,624 licensed · 5,332 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 6 SERIES | LEXUS IS 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 24,255 | 9,956 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Uncommon |
| Licensed | 19,320 | 4,624 |
| SORN (off-road) | 4,935 | 5,332 |
| Peak | 27,123 (2019 Q3) | 27,091 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 579 (-2.3%) yr/yr | ▼ 419 (-4.0%) yr/yr |
BMW 6 SERIES vs LEXUS IS 200 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 6 SERIES or the LEXUS IS 200?
The LEXUS IS 200 is rarer: 9,956 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 24,255 of the BMW 6 SERIES.
How many BMW 6 SERIES are left compared to the LEXUS IS 200?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 24,255 BMW 6 SERIES and 9,956 LEXUS IS 200 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.