Car statistics
How many BMW XMs 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.
There were 1,454 BMW XMs licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 12 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2023.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 122 |
| 2024 | 427 |
| 2025 | 1,382 |
| 2026 | 1,454 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
There were not enough MOT tests of BMW XMs 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.
Registrations of BMW XMs for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 945 in 2025. In 2025, 945 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 | 0 |
| ’22 | 0 |
| ’23 | 128 |
| ’24 | 359 |
| ’25 | 945 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 1,413 BMW XMs licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 72.5% have an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc, and 27.5% have an engine of 4,301cc to 4,400cc. The share with an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc has grown from 0.0% in 2023 to 72.5%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 1,025 licensed | 72.5% |
| 4,301cc to 4,400cc 388 licensed | 27.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,901–3,000cc | Plug-in hybrid | 1,025 | 72.5% |
| 4,301–4,400cc | Plug-in hybrid | 388 | 27.5% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,901–3,000cc | 4,301–4,400cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | – | – |
| 2016 | – | – |
| 2017 | – | – |
| 2018 | – | – |
| 2019 | – | – |
| 2020 | – | – |
| 2021 | – | – |
| 2022 | – | – |
| 2023 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 39.0% | 61.0% |
| 2025 | 72.5% | 27.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the BMW XM from 2025, and still lists it. plug-in hybrid versions are rated at 55.4 to 201.8 mpg (weighted).
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 plug-in hybrid | 64.2–201.8 | 31–100 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 4.4 plug-in hybrid | 55.4–141.2 | 44–115 | 2025–2026 | Euro 6 | 1 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 6 safety recalls for the BMW XM since 1992, the first in 2023. The most recent was launched on 24 October 2024.
All 6 BMW XM recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every BMW XM. 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 XM | 1,454 | +138.4% | 12 | 611 | Plug-in hybrid |
| 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 | 1,466 XM records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
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