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BMW IX Common
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 45,118 on the road.
Rarer than 7% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the IX
The BMW iX is a battery-electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW. It was unveiled in concept form as the Vision iNext at the 2018 LA Auto Show, and then in its production form in November 2020. The iX is BMW's second fully electric vehicle after the i3 in 2013, and the fourth BMW i sub-brand model. The iX nameplate was chosen to signify the model's position at the top of the electric i line-up and its role in showcasing technology as it uses the new fifth-generation version of BMW's electric drive system, and also offers high levels...
BMW IX — questions & answers
How many BMW IX are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 45,118 BMW IX were still registered in the UK — 44,635 licensed and on the road, plus 483 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW IX rare?
The BMW IX is common, with 45,118 still on the road, making it rarer than 7% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW IX increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW IX on UK roads rose by 15,436 (52.0%).
What fuel do most BMW IX use?
Most BMW IX run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the BMW IX peak?
The BMW IX peaked at 45,118 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q3.