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BMW X3 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 130,729 BMW X3s 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 5,755 (4.6%) 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 130,729 on the road.
Rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the X3
The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW since 2003, based on the BMW 3 Series platform. BMW markets the car as a Sports Activity Vehicle, the company's proprietary descriptor for its X-line luxury vehicles. The first-generation X3 E83 in 2003 was designed by BMW in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria—who also manufactured all X3s under contract to BMW. The BMW X3 (2003) was the first BMW model to officially introduce the xDrive system under this name. The car was the first mid-size, premium SUV on the market. In 2008, BMW started competing with the Mercedes-Benz...
BMW X3 — questions & answers
How many BMW X3 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 130,729 BMW X3 were still registered in the UK — 124,768 licensed and on the road, plus 5,961 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW X3 rare?
The BMW X3 is common, with 130,729 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW X3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW X3 on UK roads rose by 5,755 (4.6%).
What fuel do most BMW X3 use?
Most BMW X3 run on diesel — about 60% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, petrol, plug-in hybrid.
When did the BMW X3 peak?
The BMW X3 peaked at 130,729 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.