Used BMW iX1 buying guide
A used BMW iX1 typically costs $48,180–$78,760 (2023–2025 cars, November 2026). It has 5 recalls in Australia, 2 of them serious (fire risk or loss of power), all with a free fix. Battery warranty: 8 yrs / 160,000 km. Here's what to pay, what goes wrong and what to check.

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An estimate, not a valuation. Why
It compares the asking price with typical November 2026 prices for that year (carsales/RedBook and Glass's Guide). Condition, options, service history, battery health and where you live all move the price. For a formal valuation use RedBook or a dealer, and always do a PPSR check for finance owing or a written-off history.
Used BMW iX1 prices by year
Warranty left is counted from the year the car was first sold, so check the exact date it was first registered.
Typical November 2026 prices. Each range spans the versions sold that year, from the base model to the top one; kilometres and condition move a car within it.
2023–25 (U11)
438 km range (claimed), 130 kW fast charging (CCS2). Figures for the dual-motor xDrive30. Front-drive eDrive20 (from 2024): same battery, up to about 475 km. The related iX2 coupe-SUV (U10, 2024 on) shares the drivetrain and the brake recalls REC-006061 and REC-006090.
- 2025$66,770–$78,760About 7 years of battery warranty left
- 2024$53,460–$70,070About 6 years of battery warranty left
- 2023$48,180–$63,470About 5 years of battery warranty left
BMW iX1 recalls in Australia (5)
Every recall has a free fix at a dealer, so a recall doesn't rule a car out. Make sure each one was done: ask for the paperwork or enter the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
The 3 newest first.
- Safety A badly welded brake booster part can break, lengthening stopping distances and disabling ABS and stability control. Free dealer repair. (2022–24, REC-006090)
- Safety Signal interference in the brake electronics can mean harder pedal effort and no ABS or stability control. Free fix at a BMW dealer or by remote software update. (2022–24, REC-006061)
- Safety Signal interference in the brake electronics can mean harder pedal effort and no ABS or stability control. Brake control unit replaced free. (2022–23, REC-005906)
Show all 5 recalls (2 more)
- Can lose power Front right drive shaft on the xDrive30 can come loose from the electric motor, causing a sudden loss of drive. Free dealer repair. (2022–23, REC-005746)
- Can lose power Front left drive shaft on the xDrive30 can come loose from the electric motor, causing a sudden loss of drive. Free dealer repair. (2022–23, REC-005745)
Battery and warranty
8 yrs / 160,000 km. The warranty runs from when the car was first sold, so a 2023 car has about 5 years left and a 2025 car about 7 years left. Ask for a battery health (state of health) report before you buy: how to check the battery, including independent tests from about $200. Got a reading or the range at 100%? See what it means for this car › If it ever needs one: what a new battery costs.
Running costs
At 250 km a week with NSW prices, a 2023–25 (U11) BMW iX1 costs about $15 a week charged mostly at home, or $27 on public fast chargers. See the full BMW iX1 page for running costs in your state, servicing and the new-car price.
Checklist for a used BMW iX1
- Ask a BMW dealer to run the VIN for the brake recalls (REC-005906, REC-006061, REC-006090) and, on an xDrive30, the drive shaft recalls.
- Know which version it is: the front-drive eDrive20 goes further on a charge than the all-wheel-drive xDrive30.
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- Ask for the BMW service history and a battery health check.
- Do a PPSR check for finance owing or a written-off history.
- Check the charging cables come with it, and take our used EV checklist. Setting up charging at home? Find the right charger ›
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Common questions
How much is a used BMW iX1 in Australia?
Typically $48,180–$78,760 for 2023–2025 cars (November 2026), depending on the year, version, kilometres and condition.
Does the BMW iX1 have any recalls?
Yes, 5 in Australia, including 2 serious ones (fire risk or loss of power). All have a free fix. Check the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au to make sure they were done.
What is the battery warranty on a used BMW iX1?
8 yrs / 160,000 km. It transfers to the next owner and runs from when the car was first sold, so check how much is left.
Is a used BMW iX1 a good buy?
It's worth a look if the recalls were done and the price is right. We didn't find a pattern of common faults. It makes most sense if you can charge at home.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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