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BMW X3 Common
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 129,645 on the road.
Rarer than 3% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
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About the X3
The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured by BMW since 2003, based on the BMW 3 Series platform. BMW markets the car as a Sports Activity Vehicle, the company's proprietary descriptor for its X-line luxury vehicles. The first-generation X3 E83 in 2003 was designed by BMW in conjunction with Magna Steyr of Graz, Austria—who also manufactured all X3s under contract to BMW. The BMW X3 (2003) was the first BMW model to officially introduce the xDrive system under this name. The car was the first mid-size, premium SUV on the market. In 2008, BMW started competing with the Mercedes-Benz...
BMW X3 — questions & answers
How many BMW X3 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 129,645 BMW X3 were still registered in the UK — 123,964 licensed and on the road, plus 5,681 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the BMW X3 rare?
The BMW X3 is common, with 129,645 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the BMW X3 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of BMW X3 on UK roads rose by 5,767 (4.7%).
What fuel do most BMW X3 use?
Most BMW X3 run on diesel — about 61% of those still registered, with the rest split across hybrid, petrol, plug-in hybrid, gas (lpg).
When did the BMW X3 peak?
The BMW X3 peaked at 129,645 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.