BMW Z3 vs LEXUS UX 250
Both the BMW Z3 and the LEXUS UX 250 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 15,825 BMW Z3s versus 20,159 LEXUS UX 250s still on UK roads. That makes the BMW Z3 the rarer of the two — there are about 1.3× as many LEXUS UX 250s left. Both are falling year on year (BMW Z3 -1.4%, LEXUS UX 250 -0.1%).
Survivors over time
BMW Z3 LEXUS UX 250
BMW Z3
Common
15,825
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 228 (-1.4%) yr/yr
Peak 20,080 (2014 Q3)
6,678 licensed · 9,147 SORN
LEXUS UX 250
Common
20,159
left · 2026 Q1
▼ 26 (-0.1%) yr/yr
Peak 20,374 (2024 Q2)
20,048 licensed · 111 SORN
Head to head
| BMW Z3 | LEXUS UX 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 15,825 | 20,159 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 6,678 | 20,048 |
| SORN (off-road) | 9,147 | 111 |
| Peak | 20,080 (2014 Q3) | 20,374 (2024 Q2) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 228 (-1.4%) yr/yr | ▼ 26 (-0.1%) yr/yr |
BMW Z3 vs LEXUS UX 250 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW Z3 or the LEXUS UX 250?
The BMW Z3 is rarer: 15,825 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 20,159 of the LEXUS UX 250.
How many BMW Z3 are left compared to the LEXUS UX 250?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 15,825 BMW Z3 and 20,159 LEXUS UX 250 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.