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Used BMW X1: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every BMW X1 from 2016 to 2022: what each year typically sells for (about $13,000 to $25,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2019–2022. Look harder at or skip 2016–2018.
2016–2022 BMW X1
A practical small luxury SUV with good rear seat and cargo room.
Years to target: 2019–2022. Look harder at or skip: 2016–2018. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $13,000* | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2017 | $14,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2018 | $16,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2019 | $18,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2020 | $20,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2021 | $22,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2022 | $25,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~50,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2016: owner complaints spike (159, mostly the transmission).
- 2017: owner complaints spike (156, mostly the transmission).
- 2018: owner complaints spike (59, mostly the body and structure).
- The ride is firm and run-flat tires are costly to replace. Maintenance runs higher than mainstream small SUVs.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an xDrive28i with the Convenience or Premium Package: they add keyless entry, a panoramic roof and lumbar support. 2020 and newer got a refresh and updated infotainment.
On the test drive
Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2020, optional from 2016.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2016, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus UX 2019–2020 · $20,500–$22,500
- Toyota RAV4 2018 · $19,500
- Acura RDX 2018 · $18,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.