BMW X5 vs FORD GALAXY
Both the BMW X5 and the FORD GALAXY are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q2 there are 120,934 BMW X5s versus 60,286 FORD GALAXYs still on UK roads. That makes the FORD GALAXY the rarer of the two — there are about 2.0× as many BMW X5s left. Year on year their fortunes diverge: the BMW X5 is rising (+2.2%) while the FORD GALAXY is falling (-8.1%).
Survivors over time
BMW X5 FORD GALAXY
BMW X5
Common
120,934
left · 2026 Q2
▲ 2,552 (+2.2%) yr/yr
Peak 120,934 (2026 Q2)
105,554 licensed · 15,380 SORN
FORD GALAXY
Common
60,286
left · 2026 Q2
▼ 5,312 (-8.1%) yr/yr
Peak 119,688 (2014 Q3)
47,163 licensed · 13,123 SORN
Head to head
| BMW X5 | FORD GALAXY | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q2) | 120,934 | 60,286 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 105,554 | 47,163 |
| SORN (off-road) | 15,380 | 13,123 |
| Peak | 120,934 (2026 Q2) | 119,688 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 2,552 (+2.2%) yr/yr | ▼ 5,312 (-8.1%) yr/yr |
BMW X5 vs FORD GALAXY — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW X5 or the FORD GALAXY?
The FORD GALAXY is rarer: 60,286 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q2, compared with 120,934 of the BMW X5.
How many BMW X5 are left compared to the FORD GALAXY?
As of 2026 Q2 there are 120,934 BMW X5 and 60,286 FORD GALAXY still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.