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BMW I5 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 10,294 BMW I5s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2023 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3,488 (51.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 10,294 on the road.
Rarer than 16% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the I5
The BMW 5 Series (G60) is an executive car manufactured and marketed by German luxury automaker BMW since 2023. The lineup consists of the G60 saloon, G61 estate (marketed as Touring), and the G68 long-wheelbase sedan. It represents the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series, succeeding the G30 model. The G60 was officially revealed on 24 May 2023, began production on 21 July 2023, with sales commencing in October. It is built upon an updated version of the rear-wheel drive Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform, shared with the larger G70 7 Series. The eighth generation BMW 5 Series is also offered...
BMW I5 — questions & answers
How many BMW I5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 10,294 BMW I5 were still registered in the UK — 10,202 licensed and on the road, plus 92 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW I5 rare?
The BMW I5 is common, with 10,294 still on the road, making it rarer than 16% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW I5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW I5 on UK roads rose by 3,488 (51.2%).
What fuel do most BMW I5 use?
Most BMW I5 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW I5 peak?
The BMW I5 peaked at 10,294 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q3.