Car statistics
How many BMW IX cars 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 and 5,581 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 47,071 BMW IX cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 504 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2021.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 392 |
| 2022 | 5,443 |
| 2023 | 16,720 |
| 2024 | 28,388 |
| 2025 | 43,539 |
| 2026 | 47,071 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 85.7% of BMW IX MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the BMW IX cars tested pass 89.3% of the time, so the BMW IX does worse than average for its age, by 3.6 points.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | BMW IX | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 85.7% | 89.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a BMW IX fails its MOT, appearing on 65.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 5.6% of BMW IX tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 65.7% |
| Visibility | 21.9% |
| Steering | 8.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.0% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.1% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.0% |
| Suspension | 1.3% |
| Road wheels | 1.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a BMW IX failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 30.3% of 798 failed tests. 27.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 30.3% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 20.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 16.7% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 16.4% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 7.5% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.4% |
| Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements Identification of the vehicle | 4.3% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 2.5% |
| Tyres: tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 2.0% |
| Tyres: bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyres | 1.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.5% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 3.2% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.9% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 1.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 1.5% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play Steering | 0.7% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged Tyres | 0.7% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 0.5% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 0.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 0.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The 2022 BMW IX has its own page, with its MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,275 | 4,933 | 85.6% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Registrations of BMW IX cars for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 15,681 in 2025. In 2025, 15,681 were registered.
| 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 | 393 |
| ’22 | 5,270 |
| ’23 | 11,497 |
| ’24 | 12,776 |
| ’25 | 15,681 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the BMW IX from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), its electric versions have an official range of 322 to 427 miles.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | – | 0 | 322–427 | 2.9–4.0 | 2025–2026 | – | 4 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 9 safety recalls for the BMW IX since 1992, the first in 2021. The most recent was launched on 23 July 2025.
All 9 BMW IX recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW IX. 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
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW IX | 47,071 | +44.2% | 504 | 158 | 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 |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 47,575 IX records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 5,581 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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