BMW iX — Buyer's Guide
Reliability, safety, running costs and what to check before you buy.
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BMW iX overview
With 48,373 currently licensed in the UK, the BMW iX is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the iX 5 stars in 2021, with 91% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,066 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £172/month or 28p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2021
Monthly Cost
£172
est. annual total
New From
£40,000
Safety rating
Euro NCAP tested the iX in 2021 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
91%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
91%
Safety Assist
81%
Safety recalls
There are 7 known DVSA recalls affecting the BMW iX. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/274
On affected vehicles the battery module frame may have been manufactured using too much force. In conjunction with swelling force of the battery this could lead to failure and a possible thermal event within the vehicles life time.
Build dates: 2021-09-23 to 2023-05-24
R/2023/235
On affected vehicles due to a supplier component production process error a damaged Combined Charging Unit may have been installed.
Build dates: 2022-06-28 to 2022-09-01
R/2023/133
A cable bridge connection connecting two circuit boards within the cell supervision circuit (CSC) might not have been installed properly.
Build dates: 2021-11-19 to 2023-01-16
R/2022/330
During assembly of the HV Battery cell the cathode plate may have been damaged and a broken piece may have entered the interior of the cell. BMW strongly recommends refraining from charging the high-voltage battery and to not use the vehicles until the repair is performed. BMW also recommends parking the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings.
Build dates: 2021-07-26 to 2022-08-01
R/2022/282
In the event of a restraint system fault the airbag warning light or warning message is not displayed to the driver due to a software error.
Build dates: 2021-02-17 to 2022-06-30
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Running costs
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old BMW iX are estimated at around £2,066 per year, or £172 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,616
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Electric specifications
Battery
77 kWh
Range (WLTP)
257 mi
Motor
240 kW
322 bhp
Drive
AWD
Rapid charge: 35 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 11h (0-100%)
Depreciation
Starting from £40,000 new, a BMW iX typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £30,000 | −£10,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £25,500 | −£14,500 |
| 3 years | 56% | £22,450 | −£17,550 |
| 4 years | 50% | £20,200 | −£19,800 |
| 5 years | 46% | £18,600 | −£21,400 |
| 6 years | 43% | £17,300 | −£22,700 |
| 7 years | 41% | £16,250 | −£23,750 |
| 8 years | 39% | £15,450 | −£24,550 |
| 9 years | 37% | £14,650 | −£25,350 |
| 10 years | 35% | £13,950 | −£26,050 |
How common is the iX?
There are currently 48,373 licensed and 527 SORN iXs in the UK (48,900 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Frequently asked questions
How safe is the BMW iX?
Euro NCAP awarded the iX 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2021. It scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 91% for vulnerable road users, and 81% for safety assist features.
How much does a BMW iX cost to run?
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old iX are estimated at around £2,066 per year (£172/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
Are there any recalls on the BMW iX?
There are 7 known safety recalls affecting the iX. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
How much does a new BMW iX cost?
A new iX starts from around £40,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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