The current version of the X1 has space for four adults to travel in comfort, even if they’re on the tall side. If you have two children you’ll find there’s more than enough room in the back seats for them and their car seats, and the car’s relatively high ride height makes it easy to help them into the seats. The boot has more space than many other compact SUVs, easily fitting in pushchairs or the spoils from big shopping trips. The back seats fold down in three parts, which can be very useful for tip runs or carrying flat-pack furniture. The older version of the X1 isn’t quite as roomy, but it still makes a good family car.
Used BMW X1 cars
The BMW X1 is one of the best compact premium SUVs, with enough space for families and a sporty, upmarket character to the way it looks and drives. We have a wide range of used BMW X1 cars for sale that are available to purchase or finance.
Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £18,725. Borrowing £16,725 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 9.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 5.13%
- 48 monthly payments
- £267.57
- Total amount payable
- £23,766.36
- Cost of credit
- £5,041.36
- Optional final payment
- £8,923
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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Finance representative example (PCP)
Total cash price £18,725. Borrowing £16,725 with a £2,000 deposit at a representative APR of 9.9%.
- Fixed rate of interest per annum
- 5.13%
- 48 monthly payments
- £267.57
- Total amount payable
- £23,766.36
- Cost of credit
- £5,041.36
- Optional final payment
- £8,923
- Annual mileage limit
- 10,000 miles
- Excess mileage charge
- 4p/mile
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£18,250
£282/month PCP
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£20,000
£322/month PCP
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was £22,150£21,400
£335/month PCP
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was £21,350£21,100
£339/month PCP
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£21,825
£357/month PCP
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£22,550
£359/month PCP
BMW X1 buying guide
Why buy the BMW X1?
If you want a practical but compact family car that feels a bit special, the BMW X1 could be for you. You get the space and practicality you expect of a compact SUV, with a premium-quality interior, user-friendly tech and a great driving experience. Most models don't cost much to run, either.
BMW X1 range and updates
The current version of the X1 has been sold since 2015, when it replaced an older version sold from 2009 to 2015. You can easily tell them apart because the two cars look very different and the current version has more up-to-date technology. It’s also a bit bigger, so there’s more interior space.
There’s a model to suit most needs in the X1 range. You can choose from petrol, diesel or plug-in hybrid power, and manual or automatic gearboxes, and some models have four-wheel drive. There are no high-performance models but every X1 has good acceleration and can zip easily up to motorway speeds.
You can choose from a number of trim levels with the luxurious xLine and sporty-looking M Sport being the most popular.
BMW X1 tech and features
Every version of the current X1 comes very well equipped, with sat nav, air con, cruise control and parking sensors as standard. You’ll find Apple CarPlay is standard on some X1s, but Android Auto is optional, so Android users should check if the used car you’re interested in has it. The older version is well equipped, but lacks some of the latest model’s more up-to-date tech.
BMW X1 running costs and value
The X1 will give you good fuel economy for this type of car. In the current version, petrol models can get 41-49mpg and diesels give you an average of 55-62mpg, according to official figures. The older version isn’t too far behind. The plug-in hybrid has a zero-emission electric-only range of up to 30 miles per battery charge. Vehicle Excise Duty (car tax) and insurance costs are reasonable.
BMW X1 vs rivals
Other premium compact SUVs include the Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Range Rover Evoque. The X1 isn’t the most comfortable of these, thanks to its firm suspension, but it offers practicality and a sporty driving experience that those rivals can’t quite match.
BMW X1 common questions
The X1 is the smallest SUV that BMW offers. The X3 is a larger mid-size SUV, while the X5 and X7 are very large. There’s a parallel range of sportier, coupe-style SUVs that have even numbers in their name. Of those, the X2 is equivalent to the X1. Compared with BMW’s non-SUV cars, the X1 is equivalent to the 1 Series hatchback.
Safety organisation Euro NCAP awarded both versions of the X1 a full five-star rating. The latest version comes with lots of driver safety features, including automatic emergency braking and lane-departure warning.
A plug-in hybrid model has been sold since 2020, called the X1 25e. According to official figures, it can give you a fuel economy of 156mpg if you start your journey with a fully-charged battery, although the real-world figure will depend on what kind of driving you do and how often you charge it. You can drive up to 30 miles on battery power alone, which is enough to cover most people’s daily needs.