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What is your BMW X1 worth in 2026? See the indication by year, known weak spots and tips for the best price.

What is a BMW X1 worth in 2026?

A 2025 BMW X1 with around 20,000 km fetches roughly €40,200 in a private sale, or about €34,150 as a trade-in. A 2020 car with 85,000 km is worth about €21,650 privately. These are indications for a car in good condition.

Indicationby model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)

Indication BMW X1 by model year, with average mileage and in good condition (prices as of October 2026)
YearTrade-inAuction / dealer bidPrivate sale
202520,000 km€34,150€37,200€40,200
202433,000 km€30,100€32,750€35,400
202346,000 km€26,500€28,800€31,150
202259,000 km€23,350€25,400€27,450
202172,000 km€20,650€22,500€24,300
202085,000 km€18,400€20,050€21,650
201998,000 km€16,450€17,900€19,350
2018111,000 km€14,650€15,950€17,250
2017124,000 km€13,150€14,300€15,450
2016137,000 km€11,750€12,750€13,800
2015150,000 km€10,450€11,400€12,300
2014163,000 km€9,200€10,000€10,800
2013176,000 km€7,850€8,550€9,250
2012189,000 km€6,700€7,300€7,900
2011202,000 km€5,600€6,100€6,700

Calculated with the Sell Your Car value model: estimated new price, yearly depreciation for this segment and fuel, and how well this model holds its value. Trim, options, damage and servicing make the difference.

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What does a BMW X1 fetch now?

By build year, from the 551 BMW X1 cars for sale at dealers and importers on 27 October 2026. Private sale, dealer offer and trade-in are derived from the asking price with the usual dealer margins; your car can differ by trim, mileage and condition.

YearDealer asking pricePrivate saleDealer offerTrade-in
2026 (193)€56,950€51,150€47,350€43,500
2025 (161)€47,450€42,650€39,450€36,250
2024 (46)€43,450€39,050€36,100€33,200
2023 (53)€42,900€38,550€35,650€32,750
2022 (46)€31,900€28,650€26,500€24,350
2021 (17)€29,900€26,850€24,850€22,850
2020 (12)€27,950€25,100€23,250€21,350
2019 (12)€25,900€23,250€21,550€19,800
2018 (6)€22,700€20,400€18,850€17,350

Depreciation year by year: BMW X1

A last-year BMW X1 still asks 76% of its new price. After that it loses 8.7% a year on average. Measured on 546 cars for sale on 27 October 2026 (built 2018–2026).

Depreciation by year of the BMW X1
YearCarsAsking priceNew priceValue keptDrop per yearMileage
2026193€56,950€66,75086%–7,000 km
2025161€47,450€61,75076%−11.5%21,000 km
202446€43,450€63,25070%−8.4%44,500 km
202353€42,900€64,75066%−5.3%57,500 km
202246€31,900€57,15056%−15.7%68,500 km
202117€29,900€57,70051%−9%87,000 km
202012€27,950€57,20047%−6.8%98,000 km
201912€25,900€54,30046%−2.3%93,000 km
20186€22,700€56,00041%−10.5%82,500 km

Median per year. New price: what the car cost new in the Netherlands, the RDW catalogue price (incl. VAT, BPM and factory options, without delivery costs). For cars imported used: the Dutch catalogue price of that version. Value kept: asking price divided by the car’s own new price. Drop per year: value kept against the next newer year; a plus means that year asks relatively more. Older cars have more miles, which is part of the drop. * Fewer than 5 cars: indicative only. Asking prices, not sale prices.

Who buys a used BMW X1?

The X1 is the BMW for people who value a high seating position and space over sportiness. Buyers are families with young children, people over fifty who want easy access and drivers moving up from a 1 Series or 3 Series to an SUV. As a compact SUV, it holds its value better than most BMW saloons. The F48 is the most traded; the U11 is now arriving as an ex-lease car, often as a plug-in hybrid.

Drivetrain and equipment set the price. An M Sport or xLine with a power tailgate, head-up display, panoramic roof and tow bar appeals to more buyers than a basic sDrive18i. On an E84 18d or 20d, buyers ask about the N47 timing chain. On the F48 xDrive25e the battery is small and electric range depends on its condition; since 2026 it also pays the full MRB (road tax) rate. The electric iX1 pays 70% of the rate in 2026, but buyers will want to see a battery report. Start with a valuation and read how to check an EV battery.

Which X1 generations are there?

Which X1 generations are there?
GenerationWhat to know
E842009–2015Rear- or all-wheel drive and lots of 18d and 20d with the N47 diesel.
F482015–2022Front-wheel drive with a taller, roomier cabin; the sDrive18i and xDrive25e plug-in are popular.
U112022–presentLarge curved display, also as the electric iX1; lots of ex-lease xDrive25e and xDrive30e.

Which X1 versions are popular?

These are the versions buyers search for most. Name the exact version in your ad.

  • BMW X1 sDrive18i
  • BMW X1 sDrive20i
  • BMW X1 xDrive25e
  • BMW X1 xDrive30e
  • BMW X1 sDrive18d
  • BMW X1 iX1 xDrive30

What are the known weak spots of the X1?

  • E84 18d and 20d: N47 timing chain
  • F48 xDrive25e: small battery; electric range depends heavily on condition
  • Check the DCT automatic on the F48 sDrive18i for jerks
  • Run-flat tyres: hard, expensive and prone to wear
  • iX1: battery health and charging speed

What does a buyer check on a used X1?

  • Drivetrain (sDrive or xDrive) and the registered towing capacity
  • Electric range with a full battery on a plug-in
  • Power tailgate and camera
  • Service history and any timing-chain invoices
  • Tyre size and type: run-flat or not

How do you sell your X1 for the best price?

  1. Aim your ad at families: photos of the rear seats, boot and Isofix points
  2. Include the charging cables and a battery report with a plug-in
  3. Mention the tow bar and towing capacity on an xDrive
  4. For an ex-lease U11, compare a dealer bid with your private asking price

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FAQ about the BMW X1

Is a plug-in hybrid X1 hard to sell?

No, but buyers are more critical than before. Since 2026 a plug-in no longer gets an MRB road tax discount, and buyers want to know how far the car still goes on electricity. Charge it fully, show the range and include a battery report. For buyers who charge at home and mainly do short trips, an xDrive25e or xDrive30e remains a logical choice.

Does an X1 xDrive fetch more than an sDrive?

Often a little more, especially from buyers who tow a caravan or trailer or drive to the mountains in winter. For most urban drivers an sDrive is enough, and it uses less fuel. Equipment and history often weigh more than the drivetrain. If you have a tow bar, put the registered towing capacity in your ad.

What matters when selling an iX1?

Mainly battery health and charging capability. Get an SoH report and state how quickly the car charges. In 2026 an EV pays 70% of the normal MRB road tax rate, which you can mention as a benefit. Because many iX1s are ex-lease, buyers compare closely; a complete history and good photos make the difference.

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