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BMW X6 M Rare
As of 2026 Q2, 730 BMW X6 Ms remain registered in the UK — a genuinely rare sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 740 in 2025 Q4 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 10 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 12 (1.7%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (730 in the latest data).
Rarer than 39% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the X6 M
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 M — questions & answers
How many BMW X6 M are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 730 BMW X6 M were still registered in the UK — 658 licensed and on the road, plus 72 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW X6 M rare?
The BMW X6 M is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (730), making it rarer than 39% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW X6 M increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW X6 M on UK roads rose by 12 (1.7%).
What fuel do most BMW X6 M use?
Most BMW X6 M run on petrol — about 84% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid.
When did the BMW X6 M peak?
The BMW X6 M peaked at 740 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.