BMW X1 vs MG ZS
Both the BMW X1 and the MG ZS are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 135,339 BMW X1s versus 136,975 MG ZSs still on UK roads. The BMW X1 is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (BMW X1 +9.5%, MG ZS +17.5%).
Survivors over time
BMW X1 MG ZS
BMW X1
Common
135,339
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 11,773 (+9.5%) yr/yr
Peak 135,339 (2026 Q1)
132,640 licensed · 2,699 SORN
MG ZS
Common
136,975
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 20,422 (+17.5%) yr/yr
Peak 136,975 (2026 Q1)
133,656 licensed · 3,319 SORN
Head to head
| BMW X1 | MG ZS | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 135,339 | 136,975 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 132,640 | 133,656 |
| SORN (off-road) | 2,699 | 3,319 |
| Peak | 135,339 (2026 Q1) | 136,975 (2026 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 11,773 (+9.5%) yr/yr | ▲ 20,422 (+17.5%) yr/yr |
BMW X1 vs MG ZS — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW X1 or the MG ZS?
The BMW X1 is rarer: 135,339 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 136,975 of the MG ZS.
How many BMW X1 are left compared to the MG ZS?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 135,339 BMW X1 and 136,975 MG ZS still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.