BMW IX vs MITSUBISHI LANCER
Both the BMW IX and the MITSUBISHI LANCER are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 20,325 BMW IXs versus 10,351 MITSUBISHI LANCERs still on UK roads. That makes the MITSUBISHI LANCER the rarer of the two — there are about 2.0× as many BMW IXs left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW IX is rising (+28.6%) while the MITSUBISHI LANCER is falling (-7.3%).
Survivors over time
BMW IX MITSUBISHI LANCER
BMW IX
Common
20,325
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 4,524 (+28.6%) yr/yr
Peak 20,325 (2026 Q2)
20,105 licensed · 220 SORN
MITSUBISHI LANCER
Common
10,351
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 820 (-7.3%) yr/yr
Peak 20,213 (2014 Q3)
6,137 licensed · 4,214 SORN
Head to head
| BMW IX | MITSUBISHI LANCER | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 20,325 | 10,351 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 20,105 | 6,137 |
| SORN (off-road) | 220 | 4,214 |
| Peak | 20,325 (2026 Q2) | 20,213 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 4,524 (+28.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 820 (-7.3%) yr/yr |
BMW IX vs MITSUBISHI LANCER — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW IX or the MITSUBISHI LANCER?
The MITSUBISHI LANCER is rarer: 10,351 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 20,325 of the BMW IX.
How many BMW IX are left compared to the MITSUBISHI LANCER?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 20,325 BMW IX and 10,351 MITSUBISHI LANCER still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.