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BMWX1 (2009-2015)

  • Used only
  • Compact/Small SUV
  • Petrol/Diesel/Mild hybrid
£5,042Typical price
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  3. Motorway (sell only)

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Having made great inroads into the SUV market with the bigger X5 and X3, BMW tackled the compact SUV theme in 2009 with the X1. The range was facelifted in 2012 with revised TwinPower engines that are diesel only, but you can have two-wheel drive (sDrive) or four-wheel drive (xDrive). Find out more in our full review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Comfort and practicality
Brand reliability 0-4 years
  • Nov 2023Last checked by Which?
  • Oct 2009First reviewed by Which?
  • Oct 2009Released

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