BMW X1 Series Forum Latest Topicshttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/forum/31-bmw-x1-series-forum/BMW X1 Series Forum Latest TopicsenX120d Drive - New Purchase Issues Questionhttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22512-x120d-drive-new-purchase-issues-question/Hello,

Finally got myself a BMW. X120d XDrive 2018 - Auto with 56k miles and full BMW service history.

However, after 1 day, it came up with a Drivetrain Fault. The dealer has taken it to a BMW specialist, who has diagnosed a gearbox issue and booked it in with a gearbox specialist next week. Under warranty, so no cost to me.

At the same time, when I turned the engine off, there was a loud buzzing from the engine, like something was trying to run but was stuck. They have told me this is linked to the gearbox issues, but that doesn't sit right with me. Can anyone confirm or offer any advice?

Thank you

]]>22512Sat, 07 Mar 2026 20:11:25 +0000Advice re potential braking system problem on X1https://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22510-advice-re-potential-braking-system-problem-on-x1/Good afternoon all

Advice please

I purchased a BMW-approved X1 2022 U11 (2023 model) diesel with 13,500 miles from a BMW dealer on 29/11/2026. After finalising the paperwork and was in the car preparing to drive away, the salesperson asked me to sign a letter (attached). As I did not have my reading glasses, I inquired about its contents. The salesperson assured me it was related to a recall that had already been addressed by them. Based on this reassurance, I signed the letter and was told a copy would be sent to me.

After several follow-up calls, I eventually received a copy. Since then, I have contacted the dealership multiple times about the issue, but they have stated they will only replace the known faulty part once it fails. Before purchasing the car, I made it clear to the salesperson that I intended to tour both the EU and countries outside the EU in the car.

I am now seeking advice, as I am concerned the car may not be fit for purpose, and I would not have proceeded with the purchase had I known there could be a problem with the brakes. This is the sixth BMW I have owned, and I am disappointed with the service I have received regarding this matter.

I have spoken to BMW customer care but they seem to be saying it has to go wrong before they will replace the potential part.

Thanks for any help /advice

Barry

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]]>22510Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:20:05 +0000Lights warning on dash but everything workshttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22460-lights-warning-on-dash-but-everything-works/Got warnings saying all lights and indicators not working but everything works, constant alarms, lights intermittently cut out, warnings on satnav screen, also driving stability warning up.

]]>22460Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:54:10 +0000headlamphttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22470-headlamp/hi all I need assistance

I changed the ns bulb đź’ˇ on my x1 bit of a task however ithe bulb now works but ive no indicators or hazards and lights won't dip or turn off any ideas

]]>22470Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:05:43 +0000Parcel shelf on 2019 X1 doesn’t fit back….there is a gaphttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22402-parcel-shelf-on-2019-x1-doesnt-fit-backthere-is-a-gap/Hi, my husband has recently bought a used x1.. I took the parcel shelf bits out to go on holiday (he was away at the time) and now when I’ve tried to get them back in, they don’t fit. It’s like there’s a piece missing……what am I doing wrong? I am usually good with stuff like this but I just cannot fathom out why it doesn’t fit? There are only two parts to the parcel shelf aren’t there?

]]>22402Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:30:55 +0000New owner herehttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22377-new-owner-here/Just purchased an x1 2012 sdrive, seems quite a nice car so far , holds its own on motorway and quite smooth engine . Looking forward to exploring it and asking for help where needed !

cheers

James

]]>22377Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:21:13 +0000Swirl flap issuehttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22357-swirl-flap-issue/Hi I have a problem I had a message come up on the screen saying drivetrain issue can continue journey check with service provider. Iv had a diagnostic and shows it’s a swirl flap problem. A lever at side of the as popped off and won’t stay on. Iv been quoted £1353 to be fixed and the warranty won’t cover it only had the car 35 days. Any advice on blanking it off

]]>22357Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:34:34 +0000Egr replacmenthttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22344-egr-replacment/Had egr replaced but still getting white smoke from exaust 5 days later

]]>22344Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:05:38 +0000BMW X1 valve cover gasket replacementhttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22283-bmw-x1-valve-cover-gasket-replacement/ Hi there all. I recently bought a bmw x1 xdrive 2014. There is smoke entering through the heater vents. Looking online ppl suggested replacing head cover and gasket. Has anyone done it? Is there anyone in Birmingham who can do it? Thank you

]]>22283Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:04:18 +00002019 X1 stereo system upgradehttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22279-2019-x1-stereo-system-upgrade/ Hi

I am looking to improve the performnce of the stereo in my X1

It seems to havr the bog standard line fit speakers fitted and I'd like to change those for something better

Also there is plenty of room in the space under the floor of the boot.

Has anyone done anything like this? Any hints or tips?

Fankoo

]]>22279Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:11:03 +0000Rear Washerhttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22274-rear-washer/ Hi all,

Ive just fitted a new rear washer pump which is now working as I can hear it... went to the back to see if jet was blocked only to find it is not fitted with a rear washer 

seems very strange !!!20241010_100129682_iOS.heic

]]>22274Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:36:40 +0000Refitting N47 crankshaft pulley/damperhttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/22272-refitting-n47-crankshaft-pulleydamper/ On refitting the crankshaft pulley it says torque up the 4 Torx bolts to 40Nm and 120deg. Can a larger torque value be used and if so does anybody know what it would be

]]>22272Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:30:41 +0000No boost and strange noisehttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/21133-no-boost-and-strange-noise/ I'm hoping someone can give me a few pointers. I have a 2012 E84 25D and recently I've been getting the following intermittent codes:

4862 Air System, Air to EGR Mass Flow, Plausibility

4873 Exhaust-Gas Recirculation Cooling, Plausibility

4530 Charing Pressure Control, Control Deviation

The car drove fine, no loss of power. I removed the EGR and Cooler to check them and there was very little carbon and both clear. Both were replaced around 10k miles ago under the BMW recall. 

The car has now gone into limp mode and is making a weird noise when reved. It's quite at idle but makes a lowish pitched drone or whining noise when the engine is reved. It's not a high pitched whine that I would associate with the bearings in the turbo. I had a fondle of the turbo spindle when I had the intake pipe removed. It spins freely and I cant feel any play in the bearings. The car has only done 55,000 miles and has a full service history with oil changes every 4,000 miles so I'm hoping the turbo hasn't failed already.  

I thought I'd try and check out the control system first. I looked at the parts diagram for the turbo vacuum control and started trying to check things. Connected a vacuum gauge on the supply side and the vacuum appears steady so I don't think there is a leak on the supply side or vacuum tank.  

I removed the vacuum line from the part labelled Vacuum box (15) on the parts diagram and the droning/whining noise stops. I connected a syringe to the Vacuum box and as i draw a vacuum the noise returns. Turned the engine off and used the syringe to draw a vacuum while feeling the actuator arm under the vacuum box and the arms moves/returns freely when a vacuum is applied/released. 

I can't work out what this vacuum box operates. The actuator arm passes down through the exhaust manifold and is connected to the turbo.

 

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Can anyone tell me what this does or suggest any next steps to try and diagnose the problem? 

Thanks 

Jim

]]>21133Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:20:26 +0000X1 gearbox servicehttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/21076-x1-gearbox-service/ Hello. I recently bought a X1 20D auto, 2012 with 8k miles on it. I'm thinking I have to change the gearbox and transfer box oil/fluid purely because of the age of the car. BMW dealer stands by "seal for life" crap but I'm not sure what to think. It's basically 12-13 years old fluid in there. I've read previous posts about ZF recommending at 60k miles for gearbox oil and 30-60k for transfer boxes fluids. In my case, at 8k miles do I need to change it? Thanks 👍 

]]>21076Sat, 14 Jun 2025 11:34:26 +0000What part is this? Help.https://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/21069-what-part-is-this-help/ Can someone help me, whats the name or number of this part.

I cant find it. Its located in the side wall off the beck seat.

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]]>21069Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:00 +0000X1 2024 Recall pillar problemhttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/20936-x1-2024-recall-pillar-problem/ My new Dec 24 X1 has been recalled because of some problem with the wrong metal in the pillars. The dealer has had it back for 3 weeks now and still  can’t tell us what is going to be done with it, or whether we’re getting it back ! We were very pleased with it. Anyone else had this problem? 

]]>20936Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:28:14 +00002010 E84 X1https://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/21012-2010-e84-x1/ Hi.

I'm new to this. Just bought a 2010 E84 X1 and looking for advice please. I've heard that the camber of the wheels can play havoc with your drive train and also they tyre wear. Any suggestions for rotation of the wheels (no pun intended) and tread depth differences?

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Mick.

]]>21012Fri, 02 May 2025 12:59:42 +0000Bumpyhttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/21010-bumpy/ Have a 2010 X1 Deisel,  recently I have noticed that every now and then it feels like I am going over bumps, doesn't happen all the time.

]]>21010Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:03:44 +0000X1, F48, Petrol only, manual, 2019 - Glove box Fuse charthttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/20993-x1-f48-petrol-only-manual-2019-glove-box-fuse-chart/ Hi,

Please could somebody send me a copy of the fuse sheet (both sides) that should be located in the fuse box in the glove compartment?

For whatever reason mine is missing.

Thanks.

]]>20993Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:32:10 +0000Would you buy this car?https://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/20983-would-you-buy-this-car/ I’m considering purchasing an X1 x drive 25e M sport 2020 model. 47 000 miles on clock only 2 computer registered service one at 8miles in 2020 one at 18 000 and that was 2022 . Nothing else through bmw but  seller dealer (non bmw) is telling me that they may have had it serviced just not wiped off computer/have paper work.

How detrimental if those services are missed and what would have been correct interval?

tbis is a semi automatic/semi hybrid so assume more can go wrong?

Would you go for it?

]]>20983Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:39:58 +0000Noisehttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/20934-noise/  

 

Hi

i have BMW x1 f48 2018

in cold weather up to 10 deq

two or three minutes after open the door of the car a noise appears 

does not matter if engine is on or still off the noise appears for 10 or 20 seconds and disappears 

I am attaching a recording to give you an idea what noise I mean. 

 

 

 

 

 

]]>20934Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:50:30 +00002010 X1 Water leak on passenger side footwellhttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/20933-2010-x1-water-leak-on-passenger-side-footwell/ I have a 2010 x1 which has developed a water leak, when I wash the vehicle with a hose pipe, there is water in the footwell on the passenger side.

Any ideas and or help would be appreciated.

]]>20933Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:03:35 +0000X1 problems with connectivity and Carplayhttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/20838-x1-problems-with-connectivity-and-carplay/ X1 25e 2024. Intermittent problem with CarPlay , Android Auto and Bluetooth. Started off by not automatically connecting, sort by turning off car, locking, unlocking and starting car. Progressively has got worse. Have connected through cable, without cable, Bluetooth and still won’t work. Have deleted on phone and then tried to search but won’t connect. Have rebooted my phone, same for my wife who has an android phone.

will now delete our profiles and then restore. After that I have run out of ideas. Fault appear to be that Bluetooth is not being broadcast by the car.

Any ideas what to do next would be appreciated 

]]>20838Sun, 22 Dec 2024 12:22:25 +0000Electrical issuehttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/20872-electrical-issue/ Hi, I have a strange issue on my 2013 2.o diesel X1.

It has been runniing fine for years until today when we tried to start it was dead.

Tonight i jumped it straight away but now when you start it the lights are on all the time but the windows dash lights and other electrical functions do not work .

Now I have run it round the block the battery which is only 6 months old it starts the engine no problem.

Any ideas ? could it be an emergency get you home mode as the lights work

]]>20872Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:56:58 +0000The starter motor just clicks, BMW X1 (E84) xDrivehttps://www.bimmerownersclub.com/forums/topic/20864-the-starter-motor-just-clicks-bmw-x1-e84-xdrive/ Hi, The starter motor has been replaced, the battery is new, the grounding braid between the engine and chassis has been replaced, but I still can't get power to the starter motor. It seems that the positive cable from the tailgate and the positive terminal in the engine compartment do not have sufficient contact. Are there any other joints along the way that you can't see?

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