BMW X3 vs FORD C-MAX
Both the BMW X3 and the FORD C-MAX are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 130,729 BMW X3s versus 104,688 FORD C-MAXs still on UK roads. That makes the FORD C-MAX the rarer of the two — there are about 1.2× as many BMW X3s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW X3 is rising (+4.6%) while the FORD C-MAX is falling (-5.9%).
Survivors over time
BMW X3 FORD C-MAX
BMW X3
Common
130,729
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 5,755 (+4.6%) yr/yr
Peak 130,729 (2026 Q1)
124,768 licensed · 5,961 SORN
FORD C-MAX
Common
104,688
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 6,524 (-5.9%) yr/yr
Peak 132,442 (2019 Q2)
100,581 licensed · 4,107 SORN
Head to head
| BMW X3 | FORD C-MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 130,729 | 104,688 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 124,768 | 100,581 |
| SORN (off-road) | 5,961 | 4,107 |
| Peak | 130,729 (2026 Q1) | 132,442 (2019 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 5,755 (+4.6%) yr/yr | ▼ 6,524 (-5.9%) yr/yr |
BMW X3 vs FORD C-MAX — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW X3 or the FORD C-MAX?
The FORD C-MAX is rarer: 104,688 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 130,729 of the BMW X3.
How many BMW X3 are left compared to the FORD C-MAX?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 130,729 BMW X3 and 104,688 FORD C-MAX still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.