A 2021 BMW X1 still asks 41% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #67, below the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−41.6%), after which losses ease to about 14.5% a year. Mileage costs it 65%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 234 listings.
BMW X1 value by year
The newest X1 at under half the 2021 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $6,999 (39% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,749 | $45,795 | 6 | |
| 2025 | $34,564 | $41,597 | 9 | |
| 2024 | $34,777 | $37,720 | 3 | |
| 2023 | $16,500 | $31,995 | 5 | |
| 2021 | $14,900 | $20,700 | 10 | |
| 2020 | $12,500 | $22,204 | 4 | |
| 2019 | $13,899 | $19,698 | 12 | |
| 2018 | $8,900 | $17,750 | 40 | |
| 2017 | $7,800 | $13,495 | 23 | |
| 2016 | $7,950 | $13,888 | 23 | |
| 2015 | $4,500 | $9,978 | 37 | |
| 2014 | $4,999 | $9,990 | 34 | |
| 2013 | $4,000 | $8,951 | 28 |
How the BMW X1 depreciates
The newest BMW X1 has a median asking price of $43,500; a 13-year-older one runs about $5,800 — roughly 87% lost over 13 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Adjust your BMW X1 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a BMW X1 about 65% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2021 BMW X1: a dealer trade-in offer is around $14,900, selling private-party nets about $17,995, and a lot asks near $20,700 — a $5,800 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the X1 costs a median 10% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 2 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the BMW X1 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $17,500 (7) | $17,997 (20) | +3% |
| 2020 | $15,000 (5) | $17,499 (15) | +17% |
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BMW X1 value FAQ
How much is a BMW X1 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $5,800 to $43,500 across 13 model years. A 2021 is worth about $17,995, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW X1's value?
Among X1s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $31,437, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $10,995; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 65%.
Which BMW X1 year is the best value?
The newest X1 at under half the 2021 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $6,999 (39% of it).
Is a BMW X1 cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 10% more, across 2 recent model years in our listings.
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