Carsieve All versions
| Variant | Running cost per month | Median price | Listings | Fuel | Engine codes | Gearbox | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sDrive18d, 150 PS, 8-speed automatic Research | €452 | €16,200 | 578 | Diesel | B47C20B | Automatic (8) | 2015–2019 |
| xDrive18d, 150 PS, 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Research | €474 | €16,200 | 578 | Diesel | B47C20B | Automatic (8) | 2015–2019 |
| sDrive20d, 190 PS, 8-speed automatic Research | €492 | €17,950 | 443 | Diesel | B47C20B | Automatic (8) | 2018–2019 |
| xDrive20d, 190 PS, 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Research | €462 | €17,950 | 443 | Diesel | B47C20B | Automatic (8) | 2015–2019 |
| xDrive20i, 192 PS, 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Research | €489 | €18,980 | 324 | Petrol (98) | B48A20A | Automatic (8) | 2015–2019 |
| sDrive20i, 192 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research | €503 | €18,980 | 324 | Petrol (98) | B48A20A | Automatic (dual-clutch) (7) | 2017–2019 |
| sDrive18d, 150 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €445 | €14,844 | 271 | Diesel | B47C20B | Manual (6) | 2015–2019 |
| xDrive18d, 150 PS, 6-speed manual, all-wheel drive Research | €473 | €14,844 | 271 | Diesel | B47C20B | Manual (6) | 2015–2019 |
| xDrive25d, 231 PS, 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Research | €480 | €17,490 | 129 | Diesel | B47C20B | Automatic (8) | 2015–2018 |
| sDrive18i, 140 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch Research | €493 | €17,500 | 119 | Petrol (98) | B38A15A | Automatic (dual-clutch) (7) | 2017–2019 |
| sDrive18i, 140 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €484 | €15,990 | 99 | Petrol (98) | B38A15A | Manual (6) | 2017–2019 |
| sDrive18i, 136 PS, 6-speed automatic Research | €465 | €19,999 | 90 | Petrol (98) | B38A15A | Automatic (6) | 2015–2017 |
At a glance
- Years: 2015 to 2022. The facelift came in 2019. The xDrive25e plug-in hybrid arrived in 2020.
- Reliability: 3/5. Gearboxes, the xDrive coupling and the timing chain carry most of the risk.
- DIY: 2/5. Chain, gearbox and xDrive work need a BMW-capable scanner and a workshop.
- Prefer: a B48 20i or 25i with a full service record and proof of gearbox fluid service.
- Avoid: a B37 diesel with no EGR or injector history, and a 7-speed dual-clutch car that jerks when pulling away.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.5 petrol B38 (B38A15A, B38A15F; sDrive18i): timing chain and carbon build-up are in the table.
- 2.0 petrol B48 (B48A20A, B48A20B; 20i, 25i): the timing chain is in the table.
- 2.0 diesel B47 (B47C20B; 18d, 20d, 25d): the EGR cooler, turbo, EGR valve, injectors and DPF are in its own guide. See the BMW B47 diesel.
- 1.5 diesel B37 (B37C15A; sDrive16d): EGR, injectors and the VTG turbo are in the table.
- Manual 6-speed: no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 6-speed Aisin automatic (18i to 2017, 25e): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
- 8-speed Aisin automatic (18d, 20d, 20i, 25i): harsh or delayed shifts are in the table. See the Aisin EAT8 guide.
- 7-speed dual-clutch (18i and 20i from July 2017): take-up and clutch wear are in the table.
- xDrive25e plug-in hybrid (220 PS system): no hybrid fault is confirmed.
- xDrive (all-wheel drive): the rear coupling is in the table.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timing chain (B38, B48 and B47) | B38A15A/B38A15F, B48A20A/B48A20B, B47C20B | From about 100,000 km (check point) | 1,450-1,890 EUR (B38), 1,690-2,190 EUR (B48), 1,890-2,490 EUR (B47); Germany, 2026, KFZ Dietrich |
| Aisin 8-speed: harsh or delayed shifts | 8-speed Aisin (18d, 20d, 20i, 25i) | Not stated | 580-790 EUR fluid flush; 1,900-2,600 EUR mechatronics (Germany, 2026, KFZ Dietrich) |
| 7-speed dual-clutch | 7-speed DCT (18i, 20i) | 100,000-120,000 km (auto.ru) | No confirmed price |
| xDrive rear coupling | xDrive (all-wheel drive) | 60,000-80,000 km (KFZ Dietrich) | 240-320 EUR for oil and filter (Germany, 2026, KFZ Dietrich) |
| B37 diesel EGR, injectors and VTG | B37C15A (sDrive16d) | EGR and injectors 30,000-100,000 km (auto.ru); checks from 80,000 km | No confirmed price |
| B38 carbon build-up | B38A15A, B38A15F | Not stated | No confirmed price |
Before you buy
- Test-drive the 8-speed Aisin in stop-and-go. Bad result: jerks, a delayed 1-2 shift, or no fluid service record. A scanner shows the adaptations and fault codes.
- Listen for a metallic rattle after a cold start. A BMW-capable scanner reads codes P0008, P0016, P0017 and P0341. Bad result: a rattle, those codes, or no chain history after 100,000 km.
- Drive slowly from a stop. Bad result: a rough take-up, a delay before the car moves, or a warning. A scanner reads the clutch adaptation.
- Ask for the rear coupling oil and filter record. Bad result: no record, or no service in the last 60,000-80,000 km. A scanner reads the all-wheel control unit for faults.
- Ask for EGR, injector and turbo history. A scanner reads the EGR values. Bad result: a clogged EGR, a DPF warning, power loss or limp mode, or no work record.
- Check for rough idle and misfire on a cold and a warm start. Ask for fuel and oil history. Bad result: rough idle, misfire, or power loss.
- Ask a BMW dealer to check open recall campaigns for the car's VIN. Bad result: an open campaign on the EGR cooler or the rear lights.
Running costs
| Operational | €190 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €122 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €164 |
| Total per month | €476 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €97 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 2,218
- 25th percentile
- €14,800
- Median price
- €16,990
- 75th percentile
- €19,490
- Median mileage
- 114,000 km
- Median first registration
- 2018
- Dealer share
- 79.5%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €18,384
To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.
In detail
Timing chain (B38, B48 and B47)
Symptom: a metallic rattle in the first seconds after a cold start. A scanner can show P0008, P0016, P0017 and P0341. The chain stretches with running hours and the tensioner loses pressure. Limp mode can follow. KFZ Dietrich checks the chain from 100,000 km on the B38 and B48. Gebrauchtwagenberater calls the problem rare on cars with full service history, and more likely after missed services and many short trips. The garage page covers the 2 Series on the same engines.
Fix: chain, tensioner, guides and sprockets as one set.
Cost: 1,450-1,890 EUR (B38), 1,690-2,190 EUR (B48), 1,890-2,490 EUR (B47); diagnosis 89-149 EUR. KFZ Dietrich, net, 2026.
Sources: KFZ Dietrich, CarWiki, Gebrauchtwagenberater
Aisin 8-speed automatic
Symptom: jerky shifts in stop-and-go, delayed 1-2 shifts and a sawing feel when pulling away. KFZ Dietrich reads P0729, P0731 and P0741. Press reports say these cases are rare. The full guide is the Aisin EAT8 guide.
Cause: old fluid. A normal drain leaves about 60 percent of the old oil in the unit.
Fix: flush with 12-14 L of ATF, new filter, clean magnets, reset the adaptations. The garage advises a service every 60,000 km.
Cost: 580-790 EUR for the flush. After a failed flush, a mechatronics unit costs 1,900-2,600 EUR. KFZ Dietrich, net, 2026.
Sources: KFZ Dietrich, Gebrauchtwagenberater, WheelStreet
7-speed dual-clutch (DCT)
Symptom: delayed engagement when pulling away, and rough take-up. Gebrauchtwagenberater says it appears in some cars and dislikes dense city traffic and heavy towing. auto.ru puts shifting problems at 100,000-120,000 km.
Fix: a worn clutch needs replacement. No price is confirmed.
Sources: Gebrauchtwagenberater, auto.ru
xDrive rear coupling
Symptom: drive is split one-sided, and the rear axle engages late. The all-wheel control unit stores fault entries.
Cause: the clutch oil thickens after 60,000-80,000 km and the filter clogs. BMW lists the clutch as lifetime. WheelStreet says the same: oil and filter not changed on schedule.
Fix: clutch oil and filter. The garage recommends a service every 40,000 km.
Cost: 240-320 EUR for oil and filter. KFZ Dietrich, 2026.
Sources: KFZ Dietrich, WheelStreet
B37 diesel EGR, injectors and VTG
Symptom: power loss and limp mode. Injectors can drift out of tolerance.
Cause: a coked EGR valve and a leaking EGR cooler. The DPF loads after failed regenerations on short trips. A VTG actuator can stick.
Which cars: the 1.5 diesel B37 (sDrive16d). It is not in the ADAC list.
Fix: clean or replace the EGR valve and cooler, DPF, VTG actuator and injectors. No price is confirmed.
Typical km: auto.ru puts EGR clogging at 30,000-40,000 km and injector failure at 60,000-100,000 km. KFZ Dietrich checks EGR, DPF and injectors from 80,000 km.
Sources: KFZ Dietrich, auto.ru, auto.ru facelift
B38 petrol carbon build-up
Symptom: rough idle, misfire, power loss and higher fuel use. Sources name the petrol direct-injection engine.
Cause: carbon on the intake valves and in the injectors. Poor fuel and the wrong oil make it worse, according to auto.ru.
Which cars: the 1.5 petrol B38 (sDrive18i, xDrive25e).
Sources: Gebrauchtwagenberater, KFZ Dietrich, auto.ru
Recalls
| Country | Code | Years | What is done |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany, UK (press) | not given | Built 2016 (Germany: July to December; UK: September to December) | Airbag igniter fault; the airbag may not work as intended. Remedy not stated. |
| UK and Germany (press reports of one recall) | not given | UK: X1 four-cylinder diesels built March 2011 to January 2017; German press: built 2010-2017 | Diesel EGR cooler leaks glycol, fire risk. Repair; some engines need an endoscope check. |
| Germany (press, two sites) | not given | Built October 2018 to January 2019 | Rear light can fall out. Remedy not stated. |
Check open campaigns for your VIN with a BMW dealer.
Maintenance
- Timing chain: listen for a cold-start rattle and have the chain checked from 100,000 km (KFZ Dietrich).
- Aisin 8-speed: service the fluid every 60,000 km (KFZ Dietrich).
- xDrive: change the rear coupling oil and filter every 40,000 km (KFZ Dietrich).
- Diesel: short trips load the DPF. Check EGR, DPF and injectors from 80,000 km (KFZ Dietrich).
Sources
English
German
- KFZ Dietrich: X1 typical problems
- KFZ Dietrich: 2 Series Active Tourer problems
- Gebrauchtwagenberater: X1 problems
- Gebrauchtwagenberater: 2 Series Active Tourer problems
- CarWiki: X1 recalls
- CarWiki: 2 Series Active Tourer problems