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BMW IX Common
As of 2026 Q1, 48,900 BMW IXs 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 2021 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 14,912 (43.9%) 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 48,900 on the road.
Rarer than 7% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the IX
The BMW iX is a battery-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW. It was unveiled in concept form as the Vision iNext at the 2018 LA Auto Show, and then in its production form in November 2020. The iX is BMW's second fully electric vehicle after the i3 in 2013, and the fourth BMW i sub-brand model. The iX nameplate was chosen to signify the model's position at the top of the electric i line-up and its role in showcasing technology as it uses the new fifth-generation version of BMW's electric drive system, and also offers high levels...
BMW IX — questions & answers
How many BMW IX are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 48,900 BMW IX were still registered in the UK — 48,373 licensed and on the road, plus 527 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW IX rare?
The BMW IX is common, with 48,900 still on the road, making it rarer than 7% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW IX increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW IX on UK roads rose by 14,912 (43.9%).
What fuel do most BMW IX use?
Most BMW IX run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW IX peak?
The BMW IX peaked at 48,900 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q3.