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BMW I3 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 25,546 BMW I3s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 26,077 in 2023 Q3 — only 98% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 531 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 25,546 on the road.
Rarer than 10% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the I3
BMW i3 may refer to: BMW i3 (NA0), an electric car produced since 2026, based on the Neue Klasse platform BMW i3 (G28 BEV), an electric car produced between 2022 and 2026 for the Chinese market, based on the BMW 3 Series (G20) BMW i3 (hatchback), an electric car produced between 2013 and 2022 with battery electric and range extender electric powertrain options
BMW I3 — questions & answers
How many BMW I3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 25,546 BMW I3 were still registered in the UK — 25,034 licensed and on the road, plus 512 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW I3 rare?
The BMW I3 is common, with 25,546 still on the road, making it rarer than 10% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW I3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW I3 on UK roads fell by 10 (0.0%).
What fuel do most BMW I3 use?
Most BMW I3 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW I3 peak?
The BMW I3 peaked at 26,077 registered in 2023 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.