Both the BMW IX and the KIA VENGA are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 48,900 BMW IXs versus 46,235 KIA VENGAs still on UK roads. The KIA VENGA is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW IX is rising (+43.9%) while the KIA VENGA is falling (-1.8%).
| BMW IX | KIA VENGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 48,900 | 46,235 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 48,373 | 45,401 |
| SORN (off-road) | 527 | 834 |
| Peak | 48,900 (2026 Q1) | 48,984 (2019 Q4) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 14,912 (+43.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 845 (-1.8%) yr/yr |
The KIA VENGA is rarer: 46,235 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 48,900 of the BMW IX.
As of 2026 Q1 there are 48,900 BMW IX and 46,235 KIA VENGA still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.