Used BMW X1 for Sale nearRichmond, VA

How much does the BMW X1 cost in today's market?

Used BMW X1 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW X1's current nationwide average price is $27,881, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,206. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW X1 a good car?

Yes — the BMW X1 is a strong pick if you want a compact luxury SUV that blends driving enjoyment with everyday usefulness. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the X1 for its fun driving experience, spacious interior, and modern feature set. They also highlight its safety ratings, fuel efficiency, and overall practicality, while the cabin’s premium feel and strong performance come up often as recurring positives.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on ride comfort, engine noise, and interior materials, and some recent expert reviews also point to advanced safety features and desirable equipment that can push the price up.

34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW X1 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the BMW X1 as a practical, enjoyable compact luxury SUV with strong performance, useful space, and a well-rounded feature set. Across the model years in the data, it earns solid owner approval and recurring praise for driving feel, efficiency, and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the BMW X1 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the long-term ownership picture looks encouraging, especially if you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and strong maintenance records.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW X1?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: active blind-spot detection with exit warning, front-collision warning with pedestrian- and cyclist detection, and Active Driving Assistant Professional with speed limit assist, extended traffic-jam assistant, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control with stop & go
• Infotainment: BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8, including the 10.7-inch infotainment screen and the 10.25-inch driver information display, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 25 mpg city, 34 highway, and 28 combined

Which BMW X1 trim should I buy?

The 2023 BMW X1 offers these trims:

• xDrive28i: the single 2023 trim brings standard all-wheel drive, the BMW Curved Display, Live Cockpit Plus, standard LED headlights and taillights, and a premium cabin; it’s the best-value choice for shoppers who want the core X1 experience.
• xDrive28i with M Sport Package: this version adds more heavily bolstered sport seats, an M leather steering wheel with paddle shifters, a stitched SensaTec dashboard, and more body-colored exterior elements for a sportier feel.
• xDrive28i with Premium Package: this version adds a panoramic moonroof, Live Cockpit Professional with a full-color head-up display and augmented reality navigation, plus available 360-degree camera and parking-assist features.

What BMW X1 do most buyers choose?

The BMW X1 years with the most listings are 2025, 2026, and 2024.

Higher-volume years usually draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of examples at different price points. That also gives you more room to compare condition, mileage, and equipment before you buy.

What is the BMW X1's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used because it creates more room for value. The largest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle examples, while a few older years have moved down more modestly. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want to step into a BMW X1 at a lower price than before.

The 2014, 2022, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW X1 safe?

• 2023: 7/10
• 2016: 7/10

For 2023, active blind-spot detection becomes standard on the BMW X1.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used BMW X1 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −11.06% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.41%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,070. The BMW X1 offers a roomy cabin and a premium-feeling interior that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest X1 gets 241 horsepower, 295 pound-feet of torque, and 25 mpg city, 34 highway, and 28 combined.
• Tech: The BMW Curved Display integrates the 10.7-inch infotainment screen and the 10.25-inch driver information display, and Android Auto is also included.
• Safety: active blind-spot detection becomes standard on the BMW X1, and it includes a new exit warning function.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.