Car statistics
BMW X5 M statistics
How many BMW X5 Ms 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.
- Licensed in Great Britain 1,653 +2.3% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 98 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 595 of 1,149 models we cover
- Peak year 2025 1,667 licensed
- New registrations in 2025 148 registered for the first time
- Most common fuel Petrol 79.0% of those licensed
How many BMW X5 Ms are left in Great Britain?
There were 1,653 BMW X5 Ms licensed in Great Britain at the end of June 2026, and a further 98 declared off the road (SORN). That is 0.8% fewer than the peak of 1,667 in 2025.
BMW X5 Ms licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 1,667 in 2025.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 82 |
| 2011 | 133 |
| 2012 | 144 |
| 2013 | 150 |
| 2014 | 148 |
| 2015 | 231 |
| 2016 | 382 |
| 2017 | 598 |
| 2018 | 783 |
| 2019 | 763 |
| 2020 | 890 |
| 2021 | 1,131 |
| 2022 | 1,301 |
| 2023 | 1,476 |
| 2024 | 1,567 |
| 2025 | 1,667 |
| 2026 | 1,653 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
BMW X5 M MOT reliability
There were not enough MOT tests of BMW X5 Ms 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 X5 M registrations over time
Registrations of BMW X5 Ms for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 270 in 2021. In 2025, 148 were registered.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 40 |
| ’10 | 57 |
| ’11 | 52 |
| ’12 | 18 |
| ’13 | 10 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 107 |
| ’16 | 163 |
| ’17 | 240 |
| ’18 | 220 |
| ’19 | 2 |
| ’20 | 170 |
| ’21 | 270 |
| ’22 | 243 |
| ’23 | 208 |
| ’24 | 144 |
| ’25 | 148 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
BMW X5 M safety recalls
We found no recalls for the BMW X5 M in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW X5 M. 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.
Compare the BMW X5 M with other BMW models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 M | 1,653 | +2.3% | 98 | 595 | Petrol |
| BMW 3 Series | 457,570 | −4.8% | 112,668 | 10 | Diesel |
| BMW 1 Series | 427,395 | +0.1% | 24,131 | 12 | Petrol |
| BMW 5 Series | 186,473 | −4.5% | 39,096 | 43 | Diesel |
| BMW 2 Series | 161,473 | +5.0% | 1,883 | 51 | Petrol |
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Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 1,751 X5 M records (licensed and SORN) | 2 October 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 2 October 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.
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