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BMW IX1 Common
As of 2026 Q2, 21,527 BMW IX1s 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 2022 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 5,311 (32.8%) 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 21,527 on the road.
Rarer than 11% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the IX1
The BMW X1 is a line of cars produced by German marque BMW since 2009. It is in the subcompact luxury crossover class, and the first-generation X1 was based on the E90 3 Series and offered rear-wheel drive layout as standard. The X1 essentially is aiming at a wider range of customers due to its smaller size, increased efficiency, and a lower price tag due to the all-wheel drive layout (xDrive) being optional. The second-generation X1 introduced a plug-in hybrid option and marked the switch to a front-wheel-drive-based layout using the UKL2 platform shared with the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and...
BMW IX1 — questions & answers
How many BMW IX1 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 21,527 BMW IX1 were still registered in the UK — 21,401 licensed and on the road, plus 126 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW IX1 rare?
The BMW IX1 is common, with 21,527 still on the road, making it rarer than 11% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW IX1 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW IX1 on UK roads rose by 5,311 (32.8%).
What fuel do most BMW IX1 use?
Most BMW IX1 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW IX1 peak?
The BMW IX1 peaked at 21,527 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2022 Q4.