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BMW XM Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,542 BMW XMs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2023 Q1. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 687 (80.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,542).
Rarer than 31% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
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About the XM
The BMW XM is a full-size automobile manufactured by German marque BMW since 2022. It is a crossover SUV with a plug-in hybrid electric drivetrain, and is the second car developed entirely by BMW M, after the BMW M1 in 1978. Three versions are currently available, the entry level "XM 50e" with the B58 3-liter inline 6-cylinder petrol engine, the base "XM" with the S68 4.4-liter V8 petrol engine, and the "XM Label" with the same S68 petrol engine as the "XM" but tuned to produce more power and torque figures. There is also the "XM Label Red" version which is physically and mechanically identical...
BMW XM — questions & answers
How many BMW XM are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,542 BMW XM were still registered in the UK — 1,523 licensed and on the road, plus 19 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW XM rare?
The BMW XM is uncommon, with 1,542 still about, making it rarer than 31% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW XM increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW XM on UK roads rose by 687 (80.4%).
What fuel do most BMW XM use?
Most BMW XM run on plug-in hybrid — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW XM peak?
The BMW XM peaked at 1,542 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q1.