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BMW X1 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 135,339 BMW X1s 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 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 11,773 (9.5%) 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 135,339 on the road.
Rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the X1
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. At its introduction in 2009, it was positioned as the smallest SUV in BMW line-up, below the X3 prior to the launch of the smaller X2. 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 marked the switch to a front...
BMW X1 — questions & answers
How many BMW X1 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 135,339 BMW X1 were still registered in the UK — 132,640 licensed and on the road, plus 2,699 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW X1 rare?
The BMW X1 is common, with 135,339 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW X1 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW X1 on UK roads rose by 11,773 (9.5%).
What fuel do most BMW X1 use?
Most BMW X1 run on diesel — about 53% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid.
When did the BMW X1 peak?
The BMW X1 peaked at 135,339 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.