Used BMW X1 for Sale nearUrbandale, IA

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 $27,873, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,136. 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 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the X1 for its fun driving experience, spacious interior, and modern features. They also highlight its strong performance, safety ratings, and fuel efficiency, which help it fit a wide range of lifestyles.

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 features that can push the price up.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW X1 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the BMW X1 as a well-rounded compact luxury SUV with strong driving manners, useful space, and appealing features. Across the model years in the data, it earns solid owner ratings and recurring praise for performance, practicality, and efficiency.

• Owners rate the BMW X1 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose carefully and verify condition, history, and maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Active blind-spot detection with exit warning, front-collision warning with pedestrian- and cyclist detection, and BMW’s Active Driving Assistant Professional with speed limit assist, extended traffic-jam assistant, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control with stop & go function.
• Infotainment: BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8, BMW maps, Bluetooth interface, 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, standard LED headlights and taillights, and a premium cabin; it’s the best-value choice for most shoppers because it delivers the core X1 experience in one well-equipped package.

What BMW X1 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare prices, equipment, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers focus on when they want a newer X1 with broad availability.

What is the BMW X1's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want prices that have softened. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples have changed by smaller amounts. That gives you room to compare across generations and focus on the years that fit your budget best.

The 2016, 2014, and 2022 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. It includes a new exit warning function, which can alert vehicle occupants of approaching hazards to prevent collisions with the opening door.

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 −12.25% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,179. The BMW X1 offers a premium cabin with useful space and a polished, easy-to-live-with character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2.0-liter twin-turbo four-cylinder makes 241 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, and the X1 can do zero to 60 in 6.2 seconds.
• Tech: The BMW Curved Display integrates the 10.7-inch infotainment screen and the 10.25-inch driver information display, and Live Cockpit Professional adds a full-color head-up display and an augmented reality navigation feature.
• Safety: Active blind-spot detection becomes standard, and BMW’s Active Driving Assistant Professional is newly available.
• Starting price: The X1 starts at $38,600.

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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.