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BMW I5 statistics

How many BMW I5s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.

Last updated
Records analysed
9,164 I5 records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • Licensed in Great Britain 9,090 +55.2% on a year earlier
  • Declared SORN 74 Off the road, not taxed
  • Rank by number licensed No. 350 of 1,159 models we cover
  • Licensed count At its peak highest since 2023
  • New registrations in 2025 4,173 registered for the first time
  • Most common fuel Electric 100.0% of those licensed

How many BMW I5s are left in Great Britain?

There were 9,090 BMW I5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 74 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2023.

BMW I5s licensed in Great Britain

Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.

BMW I5s licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
Year Licensed
2023 642
2024 4,061
2025 8,156
2026 9,090

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

BMW I5 MOT reliability

There were not enough MOT tests of BMW I5s in 2025 to publish reliable figures: we need at least 1,000 tests of cars aged three and over. Cars have their first MOT at three years old, so newer models appear once they reach that age. How we work out MOT figures.

BMW I5 registrations over time

Registrations of BMW I5s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 4,173 in 2025. In 2025, 4,173 were registered.

Registered for the first time, by year

BMW I5s registered for the first time in Great Britain, by year
Year First registrations
’01 0
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 643
’24 3,746
’25 4,173

Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated

BMW I5 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the BMW I5 from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 286 to 385 miles.

Official WLTP figures by engine and fuel, listed 2025 to 2026
Engine and fuel Combined mpg CO2 g/km Range, miles Miles per kWh Listed Euro standard Versions
Electric – 0 286–385 3.0–4.2 2025–2026 – 24

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated

  • Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
  • Electric cars produce no exhaust CO2; range and miles per kWh are VCA’s official figures.
  • A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “i5 Touring”, “i5 Saloon”. How we use VCA’s figures.

BMW I5 safety recalls

DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the BMW I5, launched on 29 February 2024.

Replace cell module in high-voltage battery

Launched 29 February 2024 DVSA recall R/2024/211 Manufacturer ref. 0061360800

Defect
On affected vehicles if faulty cell modules have been installed then a malfunction may occur in the high voltage battery
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the faulty cell modules in the High Voltage battery will be replaced
Vehicles affected
1 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Dec 2023
Also covers

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW I5. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Compare the BMW I5 with other BMW models

BMW I5 compared with other BMW models
Model Licensed Change on a year SORN Rank Main fuel
BMW I5 9,090 +55.2% 74 350 Electric
BMW 3 Series 448,681 −5.0% 114,735 10 Diesel
BMW 1 Series 392,139 −0.5% 23,619 15 Diesel
BMW 5 Series 187,690 −4.8% 39,140 43 Diesel
BMW 2 Series 143,101 +5.3% 1,616 62 Petrol

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Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed and SORN counts Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 9,164 I5 records (licensed and SORN) 15 September 2026
Registered for the first time Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport 2001 to 2025 – 15 September 2026
  • Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
  • Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
  • First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
  • Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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