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BMW X6 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 17,991 BMW X6s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 18,063 in 2025 Q3 — only 100% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 72 cars. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 17,991 on the road.
Rarer than 12% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the X6
The BMW X6 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV by German automaker BMW. The BMW X6 is the originator of the sports activity coupé (SAC), referencing its sloping rear roof design. It combines the attributes of an SUV (high ground clearance, all-wheel drive and all-weather ability, large wheels and tires) with the stance of a coupé (styling featuring a sloping roof). It is built in BMW's North American plant in Greer, South Carolina alongside the BMW X5, whose platform it shares. Prior to the release of the X7, the X6 was considered a flagship SUV for BMW. The first generation (E71) was released for...
BMW X6 — questions & answers
How many BMW X6 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 17,991 BMW X6 were still registered in the UK — 16,478 licensed and on the road, plus 1,513 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW X6 rare?
The BMW X6 is common, with 17,991 still on the road, making it rarer than 12% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW X6 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW X6 on UK roads fell by 29 (0.2%).
What fuel do most BMW X6 use?
Most BMW X6 run on diesel — about 73% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, petrol.
When did the BMW X6 peak?
The BMW X6 peaked at 18,063 registered in 2025 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.