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BMW I7 Uncommon

As of 2026 Q2, 2,210 BMW I7s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2022 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 398 (22.0%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

BMW I7 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
2,210
2,136 licensed74 SORN
▲ 398 (+22.0%) yr/yr
Peak: 2,210 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2022 Q4

Survivors over time

0 553 1,105 1,658 2,210 2022 Q42024 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,210).

Rarer than 27% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the I7

G70 is the internal designation for the seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series, a range of Full-size luxury cars produced by the German luxury vehicle manufacturer BMW since July 2022. Introduced in April 2022, "7 Series" and "i7" serve as the respective designations to the automaker's full-size luxury flagship models in internal combustion and battery electric configurations. BMW had unveiled the model on 20 April 2022 during the nameplate's 45th anniversary. Sold onwards as a 2023 model, it is longer than its predecessor model. This model offers petrol and diesel models, that come standard with...

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

BMW I7 — questions & answers

How many BMW I7 are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 2,210 BMW I7 were still registered in the UK — 2,136 licensed and on the road, plus 74 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the BMW I7 rare?

The BMW I7 is uncommon, with 2,210 still about, making it rarer than 27% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the BMW I7 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of BMW I7 on UK roads rose by 398 (22.0%).

What fuel do most BMW I7 use?

Most BMW I7 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the BMW I7 peak?

The BMW I7 peaked at 2,210 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2022 Q4.

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