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 $28,040, and its year-round low is $26,176.03. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now across the full lineup. 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 earns strong owner approval thanks to its fun driving feel, spacious cabin, and broad set of modern features. The all-generations owner rating is 4.59/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the X1 for its engaging performance, roomy interior, and practical mix of luxury and everyday usability. Across the years in the data, shoppers also consistently value its safety ratings and fuel efficiency.

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

The main trade-offs show up in ride comfort, engine noise, and interior materials, and some recent expert reviews also point to pricing that rises quickly once you add desirable equipment.

28.4% 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 SUV with strong driving character, useful space, and a premium feel. Expert coverage also reinforces that impression with praise for its performance, safety, and everyday practicality.

• 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, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when 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 81.9% — 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 a stop & go function.
• Infotainment: BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8, integrating 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: This is the single 2023 trim, and it brings standard all-wheel drive, the BMW Curved Display, standard LED headlights and taillights, and a premium cabin feel. It’s the best-value choice for most shoppers because it delivers the core X1 experience right from the start.

What BMW X1 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and equipment mix. They also sit close to the newest generation, which helps keep features and availability strong.

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 and want to benefit from softer pricing. The largest drops are concentrated in newer and mid-cycle years, while the smallest changes appear in older examples. That pattern gives you a broad spread of value across the lineup.

The 2014, 2016, and 2023 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 −10.26% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.65%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 31%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,519. The BMW X1 offers a premium cabin, a roomy feel, and a fun driving character that make it easy to live with every day.

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 and tow up to 3,500 pounds.
• Tech: BMW Curved Display, iDrive 8, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Live Cockpit Plus, and Live Cockpit Professional.
• Safety: Active blind-spot detection with exit warning, front-collision warning with pedestrian- and cyclist detection, and Active Driving Assistant Professional.
• Starting price: It 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.