BMW 6 SERIES vs LEXUS IS 200
Both the BMW 6 SERIES and the LEXUS IS 200 are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2025 Q4 there are 24,480 BMW 6 SERIESs versus 10,014 LEXUS IS 200s still on UK roads. That makes the LEXUS IS 200 the rarer of the two — there are about 2.4× as many BMW 6 SERIESs left. Both are falling year on year (BMW 6 SERIES -1.9%, LEXUS IS 200 -5.8%).
Survivors over time
BMW 6 SERIES LEXUS IS 200
BMW 6 SERIES
Common
24,480
left · 2025 Q4
▼ 463 (-1.9%) yr/yr
Peak 27,123 (2019 Q3)
19,660 licensed · 4,820 SORN
LEXUS IS 200
Common
10,014
left · 2025 Q4
▼ 620 (-5.8%) yr/yr
Peak 27,091 (2014 Q3)
4,759 licensed · 5,255 SORN
Head to head
| BMW 6 SERIES | LEXUS IS 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2025 Q4) | 24,480 | 10,014 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 19,660 | 4,759 |
| SORN (off-road) | 4,820 | 5,255 |
| Peak | 27,123 (2019 Q3) | 27,091 (2014 Q3) |
| Year-on-year | ▼ 463 (-1.9%) yr/yr | ▼ 620 (-5.8%) yr/yr |
BMW 6 SERIES vs LEXUS IS 200 — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW 6 SERIES or the LEXUS IS 200?
The LEXUS IS 200 is rarer: 10,014 are left in the UK as of 2025 Q4, compared with 24,480 of the BMW 6 SERIES.
How many BMW 6 SERIES are left compared to the LEXUS IS 200?
As of 2025 Q4 there are 24,480 BMW 6 SERIES and 10,014 LEXUS IS 200 still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.