BMW E84 X1 (2009–2015) repair costs
We have real owner-reported prices for 2 BMW E84 X1 repairs. Of those with at least two dealer or independent prices, N20 Timing Chain & Guides has the highest median ($3,800) and Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils (N55) the lowest ($950).
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below) · 23 reported prices, every one linked to its source on the repair page
E84 at a glance
| Production | October 2009 – June 2015 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2010–2015 | [1] |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV/C-segment | [1] |
| Body style | SAV/SAC | [1] |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (BMW xDrive / xDrive) | [1] |
| Platform | BMW L2 | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm (108.7 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4454 mm (175.4 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1798 mm (70.8 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1545 mm (60.8 in) | [1] |
| Curb weight | 1430–1765 kg (3153–3891 lb) | [1] |
- Successor: BMW X1 (F48)
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E84. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
Repairs by typical shop cost
Highest to lowest median of dealer and independent prices. Rows marked "E84 prices" use only prices tied to this model; "whole job" rows use every price on that repair, which can include other models, so open the page before comparing.
| Repair | Scope | Dealer | Independent | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N20 Timing Chain & Guides | Whole job | $3,500–$7,000 | $2,000–$9,700 | $1,000–$1,700 |
| Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils (N55) · limited | Whole job | $650–$1,500 | $250–$1,200 | $150–$480 |
Most commonly reported E84 repairs
- N20 Timing Chain & Guides (14 reported prices)
- Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils (N55) (8 reported prices)
Generations and body styles
- Next generation: F48 X1 (2015–2022)
Related models
More X1 chassis codes: F48 · U11
Other BMWs that started in the 2000s: E87 1 Series · E90 3 Series · E60 5 Series · E61 5 Series · F10 5 Series · E63 6 Series · E64 6 Series · E65 7 Series · F01 7 Series · E83 X3 · E70 X5 · E71 X6 · E72 X6 · E85 Z4 · E86 Z4 · E89 Z4 · E46 M3 · E92 M3 · E60 M5 · E63 M6 · E85 Z4 M
Common questions
What are the most common BMW E84 X1 repairs?
The repairs with the most reported prices for the E84 are N20 Timing Chain & Guides, Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils (N55). This reflects how many prices owners have reported, not a measured failure rate.
What is the most expensive BMW E84 X1 repair?
N20 Timing Chain & Guides has the highest median of dealer and independent prices in our data, at $3,800 ($2,000–$9,700, 12 prices).
What is the cheapest BMW E84 X1 repair?
Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils (N55) has the lowest median of dealer and independent prices in our data, at $950 ($250–$1,500, 5 prices).
When was the BMW E84 X1 produced?
October 2009 – June 2015, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E84 X1?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E84: N55, N20, N52, N46, N47. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW X1 (E84) (revision 1372074574, read 2026-10-23)
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