Used BMW X1 E84 – You have to pay to drive. Choosing a BMW X1 E84 with mileage: transmission surprises and an unsuccessful “aspirated” Special and additional icons symbols on the dashboard of cars

If you have a BMW X1 with an N20 engine in an 84 body and an engine malfunction error lights up on the display, pressure is lost, the car stalls at startup or has lost its former agility and does not want to go, the pump does not turn off, and what may be you do not know, then it is possible Your car showed one of the BMW X1 sores

Every BMW repair starts with computer diagnostics The success of the diagnosis depends on the correctness of the diagnosis. We connect the ICOM diagnostic scanner to the OBD connector, it is located next to the driver's left foot.

We start the diagnostic program and see the error code for the DME block, this block is responsible for engine control. We immediately pay attention to the rest of the BMW errors and the engine malfunction icons. They are absent on this car.

We go into the DME unit and there we see 2 errors: 1. Electric bypass valve, activation: short circuit (error code 002C58) 2. Boost pressure control: shutdown as a subsequent reaction (error code 002CB6)

We are starting the repair itself, we have to change the air recirculation valve, it costs 6300 rubles and its replacement will cost 2000 thousand rubles. It looks like this.

As well as the actuating unit for adjusting the turbo boost itself, it is quite expensive and costs 20,800 rubles, replacing it is 1,500 rubles. It looks like this.

In this particular case, it was necessary to replace both nodes, and sometimes only one of the mechanisms breaks down. Replacing them takes about 1.5-2 hours, but provided that all the bolts are unscrewed normally and not soured, otherwise the replacement may take half a day.

After the replacement, we connect the ICOM diagnostic scanner again, and we already see that there are no more errors. This problem is quite common on BMW X1 cars with mileage from 50,000 to 100,000 thousand kilometers.

Repair completed, now the car is in order. If you encounter this problem on your BMW X1, call us, we will definitely help!

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We continue a series of articles on the selection of a used copy of the German crossover E84. In this article we will tell you how to properly inspect the suspension, engine and transmission of this crossover.

Problems with the chassis of the BMW X1 E84 crossover

Brake system BMW crossover X1 E84 is more reliable. The main claims of the owners relate only to the ABS unit. If the niche in which this block is installed becomes clogged, then moisture will constantly be present in it. Because of this, the ABS block begins to fail. Brake pads are equipped with rather expensive sensors. However, the owner of the BMW X1 E84 car can do without them, just remember at what intervals you need to change brake pads. The resource of brake pads is 20-30 thousand kilometers. The resource of the brake disc lasts on average 2-3 replacements of the brake pads. In terms of cost, both brake pads and brake discs for the BMW X1 E84 are not too expensive. For a long life brake system change the brake fluid as often as possible.

In the suspension of the BMW X1 E84 crossover, the most short-lived elements are ball joints and hydraulic support of the lower front arm. For such parts, the resource does not exceed 70,000 kilometers. At the same time, even a specialized service may not correctly diagnose the hydraulic support. Also, servicemen often explain vibration in the steering by unbalancing tires or crooked brake discs. In addition, it is not possible to order stabilizer liners separately. roll stability. Because of this, it will only need to be changed as an assembly. The owners have learned how to use for the anti-roll bars of the BMW X1 E84 liners from the suspension of the BMW 3 Series in the back of the E91.

Rear suspension crossover BMW X1 E84 is considered extremely reliable. It is imperative to monitor the condition of such details as the silent blocks of the subframe in powerful versions crossover BMW X1 E84. The smallest resource among the elements of the rear suspension at the bearing arm hinges and diagonal rulers with two silent blocks. Their resource is 100,000 kilometers.

On regular run-flat tires The high-profile BMW X1 E84 is pretty tough. As soon as owners switch to conventional tires, they notice that the car becomes more comfortable. At the same time, the suspension elements begin to nurse a much greater mileage. That is why we advise you to forego runflat tires.

The BMW X1 E84 automatic transmissions are mostly reliable.

On the crossover BMW X1 E84 steering based on conventional hydraulic rack. Unfortunately, this rail flows too often. It has a weak seal and stem corrosion occurs. The services have already mastered the bulkhead of the steering rack. The price of rail repair starts from 15,000 rubles.

Problems with the transmission of the BMW X1 E84 crossover

Mechanical boxes The gears of the BMW X1 E84 crossover are quite reliable. With them, the owners will experience almost no problems. However, transfer boxes still have a low resource due to increased wear of gears and electric motors.

As automatic transmissions on the BMW X1 E84 crossover, a six-speed automatic GM 6L45R is used, paired with an N52 series engine. On restyled cars, the German six-speed automatic ZF 6HP19 is already found. Diesel bmw cars The X1 E84 was equipped with the new ZF 8HP45Z eight-speed automatic transmission.

The usual repair of all these boxes begins at a run of 150,000 kilometers. Linear solenoids fail first. Further, the control unit of the machine assembly with solenoids begins to break down. With a run of 200,000 kilometers, it may already be necessary to repair the hydraulic transformer. On the resource of the mechanical part automatic boxes gears significantly affects the quality of the oil. If the oil has not been changed for a long time, slow shifts of 2, 3 and reverse speed will begin.

Problems with the engines of the BMW X1 E84 crossover

The most popular E84 crossover engines are the N46 series gasoline engines and the N47 series turbodiesel. The main problem is overheating. These motors have a too tight radiator layout and an unfortunate intercooler shape. On restyled versions of engines, the timing chain has a rather small resource. At the same time, it is necessary to change the chain only with the removal of the motor, which significantly increases the cost of work. On the latest turbocharged N20 engines, the resource is even less than 100 thousand kilometers. The oil pump drive can become clogged already at a run of 70,000 kilometers.

➖ Dynamics (version 2.0d at 150 hp)
➖ Noise isolation

pros

➕ Manageability
➕ Rich equipment
➕ Comfortable interior

Advantages and disadvantages of BMW X1 2018-2019 in a new body identified based on reviews real owners. More detailed pros and cons of the BMW X1 (F48) with automatic, front-wheel drive and xDrive all-wheel drive can be found in the stories below.

Owner reviews

Machine like externally … and all! There was a factory defect associated with the turbine, so I did not have time to ride, as I realized that it did not accelerate ...

For the same money, I would have had a Toyota Rav4 of a good configuration, but there was no automatic key (I had to look in my bag all the time), and the trunk also opened / closed by hand. The cabin stinks of diesel fuel. It’s not clear, what did I buy KAMAZ ?!

A very strong disappointment. After my last Toyota Rav 4, the new BMW X1 seems like a “non-home car”!

Veronica, review of BMW X1 2.0d (150 hp) with automatic 2016

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You may be surprised, but I moved to new bmw X1 with the previous generation BMW X3. With compact dimensions, the interior of the BMW X1 is more spacious than the X3. All thanks to the front-wheel drive platform. I don't understand why BMW clung to the rear wheel drive concept for so long. Manageability new car also got better. She no longer scours the ruts, like my old BMW X3. The ride quality has also improved.

Salon as a whole comfortable and spacious, roomy trunk. The driver's seat seemed harsh, but soon got used to it. Landing is high, visibility is good, only the side mirrors are too small. But I liked the devices less than on the old BMW X3. Here, part of the information is displayed on the dashboard, moreover, the digitization of the speedometer is small, and part is on the central screen of the multimedia system.

The equipment of the basic configuration was a pleasant surprise, since before BMW offered completely empty cars in the base. There is a dual-zone climate control, an electric trunk lid, front and rear parking sensors, heated front seats, and electric washer nozzles.

But the BMW X1 can be forgiven for its magnificent driving performance. The dynamics are very good, the car literally takes off, overtaking is easy and natural. automatic transmission works smoothly. At the same time, the machine is economical, even with active driving (otherwise it is difficult to drive it) average consumption does not exceed 10-11 liters per 100 km.

Controllability is standard. The suspension strikes an optimal balance between energy efficiency and comfort. Ground clearance quite sufficient for our roads, four-wheel drive helps out a lot in snowy parking lots. You can only find fault with the fact that the sound insulation of the wheel arches is not very good, at high speed you can hear the noise of the tires.

Review of the new BMW X 1 2.0 (192 HP) AT AWD 2015

So, specifically, my X was assembled in Kaliningrad at the end of November 2016. By the way, I was very worried about the locale. After all, like any Russian, I have a passion for purebred Bavarians, but I will say: fears turned out to be in vain.

Runflat tires on 18" rims. And then the most annoying thing that is in this car: the noise of rubber on asphalt! This is not my whim and not pampering: the whole trip you hear the noise of the tires! With a pretty decent Shumkov you do not hear the sounds of the street, but still, fucking hear the tires! Every bump or bump, every crack in the pavement, every pebble - this was not in any of my cars! This should be noted, because I am not exaggerating, but rather downplaying the problem.

The seats in my case are sports, with decent lateral support, but without lumbar support, which is problematic for me personally, because my back still aches on long trips.

Headlights: LED, swivel, perfectly shine in the dark (better, in my opinion, only Mercedes). No washer! This was a surprise! I waited a long time for the headlights to be washed - I didn’t wait) In fairness, it’s worth noting that they don’t get particularly dirty, maybe due to good aerodynamics, or maybe because they don’t heat up.

Box: 8-speed, playful, no complaints. True, X twitched a couple of times when starting off, but zero TO reported that there were no problems. I believe, but I will watch)

Dynamics: Pain! He lacks 150 horses! And if the sport mode is still all right, then I'm afraid to overtake in comfort! You seem to push the pedal, but he does not go. Well, more precisely rides, but not at all the way you expect.

Review of BMW X1 2.0d (150 hp) automatic transmission 2016

Impressions are mostly positive. Auto economical, sporty, comfortable, versatile for its size. It has a sufficient set of options in the database, good value for money.

The main drawback is poor sound insulation from the wheels. If you ride only with your own people and get used to it, then you can put up with it. But as soon as you put a stranger next to you, it becomes uncomfortable for a seemingly decent car.

Runflat tires come standard. Because of them, additional noise, increased sensitivity to the track, increased rigidity, the inability to sell practically new tires for a good price ...

There is also a transmission rumble on an unheated car. In the summer time passes a few minutes after the start. Up to -10 degrees, the hum disappears in the process of movement. If -25 and below, then I did not have long runs to wait for the hum to disappear.

Eugene, review of the BMW X1 (F48) 2.0 (192 hp) xDrive 2016

My choice is white, 2.0d xDrive (4WD plus diesel), 190 hp. and 400 Nm. Traction and "mares" are enough with the head. Consumption, however, is too big: 10-11 liters in the city. If you turn on the start-stop system, then you can save a liter or two, but I often turn it off, because it's annoying. Firstly, in traffic jams, it slows down. Secondly, the power steering is cut down along with the engine, which is also inconvenient. To save money, there is also an Eco-pro mode, but with it the car ceases to be a BMW. Not interested.

The salon is comfortable. For the dimensions of X1, it has quite a lot of space. The upholstery is fabric / leather, which is good in the heat, since there is no ventilation for the seats. The back is fine for two. If you “wedge” the third passenger in the middle, then he will walk with his boots along the ledge of the panel with climate grilles. I already hesitated to clean these traces ...

The trunk is not huge, but well organized. There is a double floor, where you can hide a bunch of any useful little things. The rear seats fold and slide back and forth. The back of the front passenger seat also folds down. According to my observations, lengths up to 2.5 meters fit easily (I recently brought a batch of skirting boards for the house, no problem). The fifth door opens if you move your foot under the bumper.

The equipment of my "boomer" is one of the most expensive. This is my first car with an automatic valet... It's a cool feature, but I don't have the patience to wait for it to park itself. Too many unnecessary movements back and forth ... I do it three times faster.

Pavel, review of the BMW X1 2.0 diesel (190 hp) all-wheel drive 2016

To put it bluntly, used BMW X1s in the E84 body have to be reviewed a great many before something relatively normal is found. It is not surprising, the latest trends of the Bavarian manufacturer cause some disappointment.

It is worth paying tribute to the engineers, the driving performance of the X-First is not what you expect from an urban SUV. The car, despite the high ground clearance, perfectly storms the turns and at the same time has a robust dynamics, no matter which engine you choose. However, the number of weaknesses and banal flaws is frankly annoying. It is obvious that it was marketers and economists who gave the hint to the design, who considered that profit was higher than reputation.

The Adventures of the Lobo

There are few problems with the body of the E84 BMW X1, and we consider those that are uncritical. Corrosion does not dare to attack even restored body panels. Plus, the owners of this model are usually scrupulous about the aesthetic part and, if something needs to be painted, they do it in good workshops, where, if necessary, specialists are able to fit it “to the device”.

There are many broken BMW X1s, but repairs are usually of high quality. A big plus will be the fact that the metal does not corrode even from deep chips

True, you can’t keep track of the decorative chrome lining; after a year or two of operation, the coating begins to crack and peel off. Nothing can be done about the windshield, the original Pilkington is scratched and cracked too easily, so there is no point in ordering the original “windshield”, it will not last long. Moreover, some of the Kaliningrad-assembled cars let rainwater into the cabin due to poor-quality factory (!) gluing.

The choice of the BMW X1 power unit should be taken scrupulously, otherwise you can miss important little things that will leave only a trifle in your pocket

N46 and oil smell

BMW X1, being “landed” on the 3 series platform, received a similar engine line. The youngest gasoline unit N46 (18i) of the cheaper versions turned out to be the most unpredictable and almost the most expensive to maintain, approximately on par with the N47 diesel unit. A typical “sore” of a gasoline aspirated engine is an oil burner. In most cases, part of the lubricant goes into exhaust pipe through oil seals. If you suddenly smell burnt oil, immediately prepare the vacuum pump for replacement, otherwise grease drops on the exhaust manifold pose a real fire hazard.

Loss of oil for the N46 engine is a common thing. Often become a source of snot solenoid valves Vanos

However, there are cases when up to 150 thousand km, the owners had to update piston group. One canister of “scorched” or unsuitable oil, one accidental refill and you are at risk. And the ridiculous, in our opinion, design without an oil dipstick, it seems, was built specifically so that the lubrication level sensor that once failed would sentence the engine to be sent to a landfill.

Vanos and Valvetronic - often cause interference in the engine, especially if the mileage has exceeded a hundred

With the BMW X1 E84, it is worth considering that other “sores” inherent in modern Bavarian gasoline units are also typical for the N46. Of course, these are problems with VANOS and Valvetronic that arise after the first 100 thousand km. run. Particularly active drivers by this moment decently stretch the chain, which announces itself with a characteristic chirping, and in advanced stages is indicated by a scattering of errors in the computer unit.

A number of N47 drive chains are located at the rear of the motor, which makes replacing the entire assembly cost a pretty penny. Only the timing chain can be updated without removing the power unit

Engine protection damper N47

Diesel does not often require attention to itself, and if it does, then the sums for repairs, especially fuel equipment, come out rather big. For example, the timing and oil pump chains are hidden in the rear of the engine, and if the first one can still be changed without removing the engine, then you will rather score on the second one and leave it to the “joy” of the next owner.

The torsional vibration damper of the N47 diesel engine is made integral with the pulley, therefore, in especially neglected states, the part buds off and flies down

The most important "consumable" of the motor was known as the crankshaft pulley, which at the same time plays the role of a torsional vibration damper. This part should be monitored periodically, otherwise one day you will hear the sounds of a belt breaking and a pulley falling to protect the engine.

N20 and plastic cup

Surprisingly, the N20B20 isn't that finicky, even with its typical weak points. What do turbocharged gasoline engines usually "sin" with? That's right - excessive sensitivity to driving style, as well as to the quality of fuel and service. Almost all copies with a mileage of more than 80 thousand km. have oil "snot" in the intake manifold, which means that the second owner, if he is not going to sell the car in the near future, will have to change the turbo and wash the nozzles.

With a competent approach to operation, the N20 can travel 200 thousand km without serious problems, but leaks through the plastic case oil filter it is unlikely to be avoided, a very common weak point. In the event of a "breakthrough", it is better to replace the part with aluminum.

ZF or GM

With gearboxes, everything is simple, try to look for a car with GM series gearboxes that are docked with gasoline engines. They practically do not cause problems and require from the owner only timely replacement oil, provided that traffic light races are infrequent. Otherwise, one day you will have to fork out to repair the torque converter.

With a gearbox for a diesel engine, not everything is so smooth. Semi-robot semi-automatic from ZF, like any other relatively new and complex device, needs to be improved. In the meantime, the owners periodically come for expensive repairs and cleaning of the "mechatronics", which rarely "survives" to a run of 150 thousand km, especially if the owner did not bother with changing the oil in the checkpoint.

A drive full of surprises

Those who think that up to 100 thousand km on a BMW X1 can be driven from MOT to MOT are in the biggest risk group. For example, once missed “snot” on the front gearbox will ensure oil loss and even a slight deviation from the norm will lead to the fact that at first you will hear a hum when you release the gas, and then you will come to the service to replace the unit. By the way, to the razdatka, yes, the owners of all-wheel drive X1 will not let me lie, about the same questions. Everything is like on a Niva 4x4, once a month, kindly inspect the transmission.

The result of the operation of X1 without oil in the front gearbox

Therefore, in a used form, X1 with a 4x2 formula is less dangerous. Let in many Russian yards the rear-wheel drive BMW X1 is equal in terms of cross-country ability to the front-wheel drive old women VAZ, but potentially costly transmission problems will bypass you. You will not flatter yourself with hopes, allegedly owning a real off-road vehicle, having ventured to swim fords, killing the rail, or overcoming serious reliefs, in a short time, destroying the silent blocks of the subframe.

Drive X1 on serious off-road - madness. Four-wheel drive crossover imprisoned for other purposes

The rear gearbox almost does not ask for food or drink, but shadowing its supports is a must. When crunches appear in the rear CV joints, you should not panic, in most cases this means that it is time to fill the joints with grease, which the manufacturer regretted.

The X1 front arm bushes are usually the first to go. All-wheel drive versions have steel levers, 4x2 cars have aluminum levers.

Steel or silumin for suspension

Whether you like it or not, the choice of transmission entails the choice of front suspension design. Only in this case, the rear wheel drive option is less preferable, as the front lower arms are cast aluminium, which will result in a limited number of arm hydraulic bearing replacements. And she, just the same, did not distinguish herself with a resource. Once every 50-60 thousand km, the support will have to be changed to a new one, and together with a ball bearing, the endurance of which is slightly higher.

Bushings glued to the stabilizer - another mockery of motorists

When replacing the "consumables" of the stabilizer, it is worth considering that the manufacturer considered the bushings to be something very important and put them on glue. As a result, due to a trifling, at first glance, repair, you will either have to fall for the tricks of the manufacturer that “loves” you, buying a whole torsion bar because of the rubber band, or master the “collective farm” process when installing analogues.

Steering shaft X1, affected by corrosion after 30 thousand km. dealers do not restore, they offer to install a new one for 100 thousand rubles. An atrocity, nothing else

Servotronic can insert the same thick stick into the wheel. The loss of gain on the steering wheel and the steering wheel icon on the panel on fire usually means a malfunction of the steering shaft position sensor due to water ingress on it, followed by corrosion. Dealers do not bother cleaning or replacing the element, they only offer to update the entire rail at a cost of about 100,000 rubles. From this madness, X1 owners have to flee to third-party services, where the contacts will restore and protect the rail from the ingress of "killer" moisture.

The rear suspension basically bothers only with squeaks and serious interventions before 150 thousand km. does not ask.

Zvon-salon

If the technical part of the X1 E84 still somehow fits in with the concept of a modern premium car, then in the case of the interior, it is worth recognizing that there have never been such terrible quality salons in the history of BMW. Some plastic elements of the dashboard move in space without any extra effort with a creak, and with light tapping with fingers they ring like a budget Solaris. When driving on bumps, everything is not so bad, but the sound of the trunk lock can join the crickets.

The interior style of the BMW X1 does not cause any complaints, but the quality of materials is slightly higher than the level of budget cars.

Interestingly, the owners rarely complain about the electrics, the banal failures of parking sensors do not count. But it’s not worth interfering with carefully thought-out electrical circuits on your own, it’s better to entrust this to an off-dealer. Failure to comply with this rule can be very costly for fans of chip tuning.

This is what the driver's seat looks like after 100 thousand kilometers

Typical condition of a BMW X1 with 100,000 km

This is a common practice for many German cars when a used car already has serious problems upon exiting warranty service. Therefore, in the case of X1 in the used car market, it is better to look for very fresh copies. A typical picture of a BMW X1 with a mileage of 100,000 km, which is on sale, is almost always suspension costs, cracked leatherette seats or soiled fabric seats, oil leaks on the engine, including on the turbine (if any), crickets in the panel, a couple of repainted elements.

15.08.2018

BMW X1 is a compact five-seater crossover ( SUV) by BMW. In the struggle for a leading position in the market, the Germans resorted to the creation of a new subspecies of the SUV car, designed for those who prefer asphalt than off-road. The parents of the BMW X1 are not engineers or designers, although their participation in the creation process this vehicle no doubt, but the marketers of the concern. It was they who initiated the emergence of model range concern of the smallest crossover, designed for young and energetic people. The new BMW X1 is quite expensive, but on secondary market you can find a lot of offers for the sale of used X1 at a rather tasty price - from 11,000 USD, but how much such a purchase will be justified now and let's try to figure it out.

A bit of history:

For the first time, BMW X1 was talked about after the presentation of the concept model in 2008 at the Paris Motor Show. The serial version of the car was presented as part of the international auto show in Frankfurt in early 2009. And in the autumn of the same year at the plant bmw in Leipzig, the first serial copy rolled off the assembly line. A little later, X1 production was launched in China, Brazil, India and Russia at the Avtotor Kaliningrad plant. This model was the first compact crossover in the premium class, and only two years later, competitors introduced such models as range rover Evoque. When developing the novelty, the station wagon platform of the 3rd series (E90) was taken as the basis. The only difference from the platformer was the chassis - the X1 has different traction in the rear multi-link suspension And steering knuckles MacPherson struts applied at the front.

In the summer of 2012, the model underwent a slight restyling, during which the power units, improved transmission, new equipment appeared. The changes also affected the design of the exterior and interior. An updated version of the crossover BMW X1 2013 model year presented at the New York Auto Show. In 2013, the 306 hp xDrive35i version with a three-liter petrol turbo engine, designed specifically for the American market, went on sale. In total, during the production of the first generation X1, 730,000 cars were sold.

The second generation BMW X1 (factory index F48) was introduced in early 2015. Unlike its predecessor, the novelty was built on the basis of the UKL1 front-wheel drive platform, which was previously used on models such as the III, Gran Tourer and 2-Series Active. The developers have done a good job of improving this car - the dimensions have changed, the interior and exterior design has improved. In addition to external and technical changes, the new BMW X1 boasts good equipment. In the basic configuration, front seats with the ability to adjust in 8 positions, automatic climate control, an electric tailgate, rain sensors, a multimedia system with a 6.5-inch screen and acoustics with 7 speakers, an engine start function using a button will be installed in the basic configuration. and 18-inch wheels with safety tires. Especially for the Chinese market, a version of the crossover (X1 L) extended to 4.56 meters was developed.

Weaknesses and shortcomings of the first generation BMW X1 (E84) with mileage

Unlike many of their competitors, the Bavarians do not save so much on paintwork, due to which most specimens aged 4-6 years old have a good presentation. Plus, many owners of this model are scrupulous about the appearance of the car and, if something needs to be tinted, they do it only in proven workshops. The corrosion resistance of the body can also be called satisfactory, since even in places where the paintwork is chipped, rust does not appear for a very long time. Despite this, it is impossible to say that the BMW X1 has a trouble-free body, since it still has certain shortcomings. Garbage and moisture accumulate in the rear doors over time, and if this is not followed, there is a high probability of corrosion in them. It is also worth monitoring the cleanliness of the drain nets. windshield if the drains become clogged, water will drain into the niche of the vacuum booster.

Also, on a car that has not been monitored, foci of corrosion can be found at the attachment points of the wheel arches and bumper, in the area fuel tank, at the attachment points of the rear suspension arms, as well as on the bottom, around the attachment points of the subframe. When choosing a used BMW X1, be sure to check the condition of the subframe. The fact is that this part often suffers from off-road ambitions and driver inattention. Damage to the subframe and its mounts, as a rule, affects the handling of the car. It is also worth checking the condition of the windshield. The fact is that the original glass (Pilkington) is too easily scratched and cracked - often by 100,000 km the glass already needs to be replaced.

Often there are instances with a poorly glued windshield, as a rule, a Kaliningrad-assembled car (technological marriage). This trouble is fraught with moisture ingress into the cabin. Plywood often ends with the installation of new glass. The front optics are leaky, which is why it fogs up a lot in wet weather. Most often, an industrial hair dryer is used to eliminate moisture, but it is necessary to dry the headlight with it carefully, as there is a risk of damaging the optics - it is covered with a fine mesh of cracks. Among other shortcomings, one can note the poor resistance of chrome elements to the effects of chemicals, which we generously sprinkle on roads in winter and the unreliability of plastic body decor elements (moldings, washer hatches, bumper diffusers) - the mount breaks off over time. It is worth noting that the replacement of these elements is by no means cheap. Be sure to take this into account when buying a used car and ask for a corresponding discount if you have problems.

Power units

For the BMW X1 of the first generation, 2.0-liter aspirated N46 gasoline engines (143 and 150 hp) and an N20 turbo engine with a capacity of 180 hp were available, the line also included 3-liter N52B30 and N55B30 units with a capacity of 258 and 306 hp .s., respectively. However, finding a “live” copy of the X1 with a 3-liter engine is not an easy task, since there are not so many such versions of cars on the secondary market. Also in the lineup there are diesel engine N47 with a volume of 2.0 liters of varying degrees of forcing (from 116 to 218 hp).

N46

Among gasoline units, the N46 aspirated was most widely used. This unit has good acceleration dynamics with moderate fuel consumption, but it cannot boast of a high level of reliability. Among the shortcomings of the engine, one can note the complex design of the throttleless intake, high operating temperature, adjustable oil pump. All this in total not only reduces the reliability of the engine, but also increases the cost of repairing the "four" to a disproportionate to its performance.

Of the obvious weaknesses of the unit can be identified:

Increased oil consumption for cars with a mileage of more than 50,000 km (caps need to be replaced, and a little later, oil scraper rings). The main reason is the use of non-original oil. For the same reason, over time, problems with Valvetronic, Vanos, oil pump and KVKG appear. Also quite early (at 50-70 thousand km), it may be necessary to replace the valve cover gasket and the vacuum pump (they start to leak, there is a smell of burnt oil). The timing chain and its tensioner often require replacement after 100-120 thousand km of the distance traveled. Symptoms - diesel, chirping, in advanced stages, the disease is manifested by a large number of errors in the computer unit.

The electronic oil level sensor is not famous for its reliability. It is worth noting that if it fails, the motor goes to the trash easily and quickly. I also want to highlight the lack of an oil dipstick, which increases the chances of getting into expensive repairs. The Vanos variable valve timing system in our operating conditions gets dirty quite quickly, because of this, increased vibrations appear on the engine. This trouble is removed by cleaning. The main enemy of this engine is low-quality oil and fuel, if you pour anything into the engine, then by 150,000 km you can get an expensive replacement for the piston group.

N20

The more modern turbocharged N20 engine turned out to be not much more reliable. Like the aspirated engine, the main problems with this motor are caused by malfunctions in the lubrication system, which lead to irreversible consequences (turns the liners, scuffs appear, breaks the connecting rods, etc.). The engine uses a chain drive not only in the timing, but also oil pump(separately). Both drives are not entirely reliable, as a rule, by 100,000 km the chain is stretched and can jump, break or fly off. In any case, this trouble ends with an expensive repair or replacement of the engine. Therefore, upon the appearance extraneous noise it is not worth delaying a visit to the service. Another common sore can be attributed to a small resource of the electric pump of the cooling system.

On BMW X1 produced before 2014, you can find leaks in the oil cup (oil filter housing) - the internal partition (made of plastic) cannot withstand pressure. Later, the problem was fixed (all-aluminum parts began to be installed). When using low-quality fuel up to 100,000 km, cleaning of the fuel injectors, throttle and idle valve will be required. The need for this procedure will tell unstable idling, deterioration in dynamics and increased vibrations.

N52

The most powerful engines were in many ways more successful than weak aggregates, but finding a good copy with such a motor is not so easy. Of the obvious shortcomings here can be noted increased consumption oil caused by thin oil scraper rings, valve stem seals and crankcase ventilation valve (CVKG). If you ignore the oil burner, catalysts will soon begin to clog. With untimely and poor-quality service, from time to time the nerves of the Valvetronic and Vanos systems will make them nervous. If you pour low-quality gasoline to 70-100 thousand km, get ready to replace the fuel injectors. The N52 motor is prone to overheating, therefore, in order to avoid serious consequences, it is necessary to periodically check the condition of the cooling system and do not forget to clean the radiator.

Diesel

The diesel engine in its sales debut delighted many owners with incredible traction and economy, but after a couple of years of operation, this euphoria was replaced by the hardships of repairs. The main source of headaches for owners of cars with such an engine are the chains, of which there are three in the N47 - timing, oil pump and injection pump. In addition to the fact that they have a small resource of about 100,000 kilometers. It should be noted that when replacing the chains, it is necessary to dismantle the engine (flywheel sides are installed), and this is an additional cost. After the appearance of a large number of complaints, the manufacturer tried to change the situation in better side- conducted a revocable company, began to install a more reliable upgraded chain on new copies and those who applied for a guarantee, but it was not possible to completely eliminate the problem. It is worth noting that not on all machines the disease manifests itself during the warranty period, so the chances of acquiring a problematic copy are quite high.

Another weak seat bmw X1 with such a unit are intake manifold flaps, which may unexpectedly end up in the cylinders (loose and fly off the axles). This trouble is fraught with damage to the cylinder head (combustion chambers are destroyed), the turbocharger, and sometimes the pistons. The crankshaft damper pulley serves about 100 thousand km, sometimes more, then it needs to be replaced. This detail should be monitored periodically, otherwise one day you will hear the sounds of a belt breaking and a pulley falling onto the engine protection. You can also note the piezo injectors, which over time begin to “pour” strongly. If the nozzles are not changed for a long time, this will lead to water hammer or burnout of the pistons. The resource of nozzles is 140-160 thousand km. The turbocharger does not differ in durability either, its resource rarely exceeds 150-200 thousand km. Against the background of these difficulties, ailments like current heat exchangers, EGR malfunctions and a small resource particulate filter recede into the background. The engine resource with proper maintenance and timely elimination of ailments can exceed 250-300 thousand km.

Transmission

For the BMW X1, two types of gearboxes were offered - mechanics and automatic. The mechanical transmission is reliable and rarely bothers its owners. The only drawback inherent in a car with mechanics is the rapid wear of gears and electric motors in transfer boxes. A manual transmission is considered maintenance-free, but it is still recommended to change the oil in it at least once every 80–100 thousand kilometers. Automatic transmission is represented by two versions ZF and GM. The GM series transmission is very reliable and causes practically no problems, the main thing is to avoid abrupt starts at traffic lights and replace it in time transmission fluid. Otherwise, get ready for an expensive repair of the torque converter and control unit assembly with solenoids. There is also a risk of getting to the gearbox repair in the cold season, as the gear selection rod freezes in severe frost.

But the machine called ZF is well known to domestic services for its sores. Most often, breakdowns are associated with malfunctions in the “mechatronics”, which in rare cases “survives” up to 150,000 km. Fortunately, with timely contacting the service, you can avoid costly replacement and limit yourself to cleaning or replacing the separator plate and loaded solenoids. On a run of 150-200 thousand km, you have to change the lining of the gas turbine engine blocking, all bushings and the oil pump.

Four-wheel drive

BMW X1 is available in two versions: with xDrive all-wheel drive transmission and with a drive only on rear axle sdrive. As in the case of an automatic transmission, an all-wheel drive transmission needs timely and, most importantly, high-quality service. And those who think that a lubricant change is carried out every 100-150 thousand km - their car is at risk. by the most vulnerable spot is the front gear. Over the years, oil smudges appear on it, provoking a decrease in oil level. Due to the low load of the gearbox, even a slight deviation in the oil level from the norm will lead to the fact that its bearings will begin to wear out rapidly. The first signal of problems with the bearings will be a howl (hum) when the gas is released. If the hum appears, get ready for a trip to the service to replace the unit. However, howling when releasing gas can also be caused by problems in the transfer case.

Can get on your nerves and rear gear on versions 28iX and 25dX. To avoid problems, it is necessary to regularly monitor its supports, since the breakage of at least one of the silent mounting blocks almost always ends with the replacement of the drive shaft assembly. When a crunch appears in the rear CV joints, you should not panic, in most cases it is enough to fill the joints with grease.

Reliability of the suspension, steering and brakes of the BMW X1 with mileage

As in other models of the Bavarian concern, the chassis of the X1 has a reckless sports character and provides good maneuverability. The front suspension is double articulated with the usual arrangement of levers, springs and shock absorbers. But the rear is a five-link integral system HA5. It is worth noting that in rear-wheel drive versions of the car, the front lower arms are made of aluminum. As for the reliability of the suspension, it largely depends on the temperament and driving style of the driver. With active movement on broken roads, and even with a full load, you should not count on a large resource of the front springs (they break), ball bearings, silent blocks of the upper arms and stabilizer struts.

Under moderate loads, the life of the original suspension parts is acceptable. Less than 100,000 km only the front ball bearings and the hydraulic support of the lower front arm (on rear-wheel drive versions) run - they serve about 60-80 thousand km. The rest of the suspension elements nursed 100-150 thousand km. A feature of the suspension was the stabilizer bushings glued on, because of this, during their replacement, you will either have to fall for the manufacturer’s tricks and fork out for a whole torsion bar, or master the “collective farm” process when installing analogues. The rear suspension, with careful operation, can last 140-160 thousand km, the main thing is not to forget to monitor the condition of the silent blocks of the subframe on powerful versions.

Steering

The steering system uses a rack and pinion mechanism with hydraulic booster and an optional Servotronic module. It is difficult to call this node reliable, since on many instances problems with it started quite early (up to 50,000 km). The main problem is rail leaks. The culprits of this disease are weak seals and corrosion on the stem. Also, rust on the steering shaft may appear quite early (after 20-30 thousand km). Dealers, as a rule, do not restore the rail, but offer to install a new one for 1500 USD. However, you should not despair, since today there are enough services that can fix the problem much cheaper (from $250). Another time bomb is Servotronic. Over time, due to moisture getting on it, corrosion appears on the contacts, which leads to malfunctions of the steering shaft position sensor. Symptoms - the gain on the steering wheel disappears, and the steering wheel icon lights up on the tidy.

brakes

BMW X1 brakes are reliable, the only problem that owners face is the failure of the ABS unit at low mileage. In order to prolong the life of the block, it is necessary to periodically clean the niche in which it is installed. The resource of consumables of the brake system largely depends on the driving style - on average, brake pads run 30-40 thousand km, discs withstand 2-3 pad replacements.

Salon

Despite the fact that the BMW X1 belongs to the premium class, the quality of finishing materials and assembly of the car interior leaves much to be desired. With the advent of cold weather, the plastic elements of the interior begin to tap on each other. There are more difficult cases when extraneous sounds come from the steering column, door locks, power window motor, door stops, rear wiper, and so on. Also cause extraneous sounds noise isolation can become detached from the ceiling. But the electrician turned out to be quite reliable. An exception may be cars whose owners abused tuning or resorted to the services of “Kulibins”, in which case the number of surprises can be impressive.

Outcome:

- a universal fast car designed for an active city dweller. As I said at the beginning of this article, the creators of this model were marketers who were not interested in creating the most reliable car. Therefore, when buying a BMW X1, you should be prepared for serious expenses in the process of maintenance and repair, since many cars require considerable investments in technical parts after the warranty expires.

If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.

Sincerely, editorial Autoavenue