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

Any BMW repair begins with computer diagnostics; its success 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 block 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 occurs quite often 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!

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.

You have to give credit to the engineers driving performance"X of the 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 fit 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 scratches and cracks 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

The BMW X1, being "planted" 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 diesel plant N47. A typical “sore” of a gasoline aspirated engine is an oil burner. In most cases, part of the lubricant goes into exhaust pipe across valve stem 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.

Row drive chains N47 is 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 are more likely to score 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. Than usually "sin" turbocharged gasoline engines? 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. Although 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, potentially costly transmission problems will bypass you. You will not flatter yourself with hopes, allegedly owning a real SUV, having ventured to swim fords, killing a rail, or overcoming serious reliefs, in a short time, destroying the silent blocks of the subframe.

Drive X1 on serious off-road - madness. All-wheel drive crossover sharpened 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.

Silent blocks front arm X1s are usually the first to die. 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 by buying a whole torsion bar because of the rubber band, or master the “collective farm” process when installing analogs.

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 lit up usually means a malfunction of the steering shaft position sensor due to water getting into 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.

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 such terrible interiors in terms of quality BMW history was not there yet. 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.

Style Salon BMW X1 raises no 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 the used car is on the way out warranty service already has serious problems. 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 dirty fabric seats, oil leaks on the engine, including the turbine (if any), crickets in the panel, a couple of repainted elements.

“This is the fourth BMW in our family,” says the owner of a 2010 BMW X1. “Three years ago we were looking for a BMW X1 for our wife, but then it turned out to be more expensive than the X3 in the back of the E83. Therefore, then we preferred a cheaper model, but now we still bought what we like more. ”

BMW X1 (E84) 2010 release

We present to your attention the review of the owner of the all-wheel drive BMW X1 (E84) of 2010 with a 2.0-liter diesel engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The car was bought in Belarus in early summer, although the first car registration was in Moscow. Mileage at the time of purchase was about 147 thousand kilometers, now on the odometer — 151 thousand.

“We already knew that BMWs are stylish and comfortable cars,” says the owner of a 2010 BMW X1. - For three years operating BMW The X3 didn't cause much trouble. Some consumables, of course, were not cheap. But most importantly — a real pleasure behind the wheel.

This particular X1 came to Belarus after the “autoboom” of 2014. I bought it already with Belarusian transits. Before buying with a friend checked it all. I will not hide, I was in an accident. Judging by the indications of the thickness gauge, the front right fender was painted. They also noticed that the front frame, the so-called TV and bumper, was replaced. But the blow, apparently, was not strong - the airbags were intact.

The gap between the bumper and the hood is large for many models.

By the way, the gap between the hood and the bumper, even from the factory, is very large. Our craftsmen have already learned how to eliminate this defect, they heat and bend it so that the gap decreases. In my car, this gap is slightly larger than in other cars - the result of installing a non-original bumper. But I'm not going to fix this defect yet, now it's more important to properly service this X1. Yes, and it doesn't bother me too much.

They say the new BMWs are not like that good bodies like the older models. This is logical - paints have become more environmentally friendly, water-based and, of course, more delicate. By the way, I also have a second car in the family - new KIA Rio. That's where the paint and varnish are really terrible - they bounce off in pieces. And BMW, especially not the newest, has no such problems. Believe me, I have something to compare.

Immediately after the purchase had to change the windshield. It was without cracks, but so rough that in sunny weather, chips on the glass interfered with the view, and in rainy weather there were stains left by the wiper blades. So I decided to replace the windshield with a new one. The original BMW glass with moldings and installation cost 260 euros. Considering that the people dearest to me, my wife and children, will drive in the car, I did not spare money on security.

The trunk of the X1 is very small, smaller than the E91 that the X1 is based on. But I knew what I was getting into. For the sake of effective appearance and the size of the cabin had to sacrifice a roomy trunk.

The seatbacks do not fold in the usual 2/3 ratio - you can fold each individual part, and there are three of them. For example, if you need to transport skis, then it is enough to lower only the middle part, there will still be room for two passengers.

To increase the size of the boot, the seatbacks can be tilted slightly forward.

There is also a very convenient function for adjusting the angle of the backrest. rear seats. But unlike premium cars, the backrests can be adjusted not for the convenience of passengers, but to increase the size of the trunk. I already appreciated this option when I was transporting a household compressor in a box - the only way I managed to fit it into the trunk and close the lid.

The interior is very similar in appearance and detail to the BMW 3 Series E90

The interior is ordinary, no frills and very similar to the BMW 3 Series. Any driver will immediately notice the perfect ergonomics - no need to stretch anywhere, no need to look for anything, everything is intuitive. Moreover, the Germans in each new generation make the interior equipment even more modern and convenient. The X1 finally has highway-mode (three short beeps when changing lanes) at the turn switch, which was sorely lacking in my previous BMWs. The non-latching turn switch took some getting used to, but ended up being very comfortable.

There are no Dual buttons in the climate control, the owner lacks this.

I don't really like BMW climate control. It is separate, and this is its minus - most often I drive alone in a car, and constantly setting the same temperature for the driver and passenger gets annoying. And for some reason there is no Dual button. Therefore, for me personally, conventional climate control or even air conditioning would be suitable. Or am I just still not understanding how to use it all?

Installing any option in a BMW is not a problem - for $ 1,000, a head system screen will appear instead of a glove compartment.

What else do I like bmw cars- They can be constantly improved. You bought, for example, a car in a simple configuration, but over time you wanted a richer one. Not a problem - all parts are bought, installed and flashed. As a result, you can make a car for yourself. I really want to have a screen on the panel instead of the glove compartment. I found original parts for installation, but I’m not ready to pay a thousand dollars for it yet, although I have already bought the original frame. But I will definitely install cruise control - it is not enough. Still not enough memory seats and mirrors on the key. In X3 it was used to with his wife — everyone had their own key. And here you need to constantly configure everything for yourself.

Despite the considerable mileage, the condition of the seat upholstery is good.

But the interior trim materials are on top. The upholstery of the Sensatec seats is very stylish, pleasant to the touch and quite wear-resistant. Even after 150 thousand kilometers there is not a single crack, many manufacturers would do well to learn how to make such salons.

In the combined cycle, the consumption is about 7.1 liters diesel fuel for 100 kilometers.

Knots and assemblies are very reliable. There are legends about the ZF automatic, and the N47 engine is quite frisky - 177 hp. from. And again, with great potential - it can be chipped up to 204 hp. from. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is about 7.1 liters per hundred kilometers. The engine is good, but it does not sound: the in-line “four” is not the “horse” of BMW. X3 was with a 6-cylinder engine, this is the real one bmw engine! By the way, in-line four-cylinder engines have a “sore” - an open timing chain for an unspecified reason. There were cases of a gap even on a run of only 30,000 kilometers. The consequences for the motor are serious, so the chain must be monitored. But many people ignore this because of the considerable cost of work - after all, when replacing the timing, you need to completely remove the engine, it is located longitudinally, and the chain is almost under the dashboard.

Immediately after the purchase carried out MOT. And I have already noticed that the engine does not consume oil at all. I fill in Shell, I buy KNECHT filters - about 120 rubles for an oil service (you need synthetic oil approved for particulate filters). Now it is necessary to service the rear and front gearboxes, the transfer case - about 120 rubles for oil plus the cost of work. The most expensive maintenance is the maintenance of the gearbox: not only the oil changes, but also the pan with bolts. The original set of ZF consumables costs about 400 rubles. Why so expensive? Only 7 liters of oil are needed in the box, in addition, the automatic transmission filter is an integral part of the plastic pan, disposable aluminum pan fastening bolts also change. I think this is a normal price.

After the inspection was made at the service station brake system with thickness measurement brake discs, it turned out that all of them, as well as brake pads are to be replaced. Although visually these components appeared to be in good condition, direct measurements showed that they were long overdue for replacement - the manufacturer's tolerances are very strict. In addition to discs and pads, wear sensors are also replaced. Spare parts were used by PATRON, HSB, BLUEPRINT: new brakes for the front axle cost about 250 rubles, for the rear - 175 rubles. Given that the brake discs are fairly large and ventilated both front and rear, the prices don't look too high.

Expert opinion

“It makes no sense to talk about all the illnesses or malfunctions of the BMW X1 that are serviced and repaired at our service station - most often these are special cases that arose due to improper operation,” says Denis Nikshtaitus, workshop foreman at the Shate-M Plus service station. - But I will describe the most common of them and give recommendations for solving some problems.

Engine: Tension problem is common drive belt, as a result, a whistle appears when the steering wheel is turned to the extreme positions; there are problems with the engine (extraneous sounds in the rear of the engine, the cause is the wear of the gas distribution mechanism, problems with the dampers intake manifold); oil leak from under the chain tensioner oil seal. characteristic problem two-liter N47 engines is the wear of the teeth of the lower chain sprocket and, as a result, damage to the chain, owners also often complain about a rattling sound in the engine area. With this malfunction, the damper, tensioner, chain sprocket and other parts must be replaced. Fuel equipment on the diesel engines does not cause any problems when using high-quality fuel.

Suspension: strut replacement often required front stabilizer(knocking at low speeds at low temperatures); steering rack play appears on cars without servotronic; there is a malfunction of the steering cross (knocks appear when the steering wheel is turned sharply); quite often there are broken front springs, broken ball joints, torn silent blocks of the upper arms; in steering, the tie rod ends suffer. Also in all machines equipped with branded all-wheel drive xDrive, you should strictly follow the recommendations of the factory for installing wheels, also the dimensions rims and tires must be certified by BMW.

Body: in cars Kaliningrad assembly there is a problem with the seal windshield(leaking, whistling at high speeds), fogging of headlights and lanterns. At the same time, all BMW X1 cars have good protection from corrosion.

AKP: gearboxes are considered maintenance-free, but it is still recommended to change the oil at about 80-90 thousand kilometers; with an aggressive driving style in the “automatic”, the friction clutch wears out quickly, and the products of the production contaminate the valves, the oil filter, and, as a result, the automatic transmission fails.

Our partners from Shate-M Plus have prepared table of the cost of the main spare parts and works at the service station for BMW X1 2010 release.

Part name	Manufacturer	Detail number	Cost in Bel. rubles*
Service kit automatic transmission	ZF, Germany
Rear brake pad wear sensor (1 PC)	Patron, China
Brake shoe springs	TRW, Germany
pads hand brake	Patron, China
Rear disc brake pads	HSB, South Korea
Front disc brake pads	Brembo, Italy
Oil filter	Knecht, Austria
Timing chain kit	Ruville, Germany
Name of works			Cost, in Bel. rubles
Comprehensive car diagnostics (checking the suspension, shock absorbers on a vibration stand, braking force, computer diagnostics and headlight adjustment
Replacement of brake discs and pads
Replacement brake fluid
Coolant replacement
Changing the oil and oil filter
Charging the air conditioning system
Complex washing car for passenger car(washing with active foam, washing of rugs, openings, drying)
Comprehensive car wash for a jeep (washing with active foam, washing rugs, openings, drying)
CR injector test (test report attached)

* - you can find out the exact cost of spare parts and order the necessary parts in the Shate-M Plus online store

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 car 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. 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 became 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. updated version BMW crossover 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 have improved. In addition to external and technical changes, new bmw X1 boasts good equipment. IN basic configuration front seats will be installed with the ability to adjust in 8 positions, automatic climate control, electric tailgate, rain sensors, multimedia system with a 6.5 inch screen and acoustics with 7 speakers, engine start function with a button 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 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 windshield drain nets, 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 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 detail 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 first generation BMW X1, 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 gasket valve cover and a 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 in the 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 will be required fuel injectors, throttle valve and idle valve. The need for this procedure will tell unstable idling, deterioration in dynamics and increased vibrations.

N52

The most powerful engines turned out to be in many ways more successful than weak units, but finding a good copy with such a motor is not so easy. Of the obvious shortcomings here can be noted increased consumption oils 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 for the better - he conducted a revocable company, began to install a more reliable upgraded chain on new copies and those who applied for a guarantee, but the problem was not completely eliminated. It is worth noting that not on all machines the disease manifests itself in warranty period, so the chances of acquiring a problem copy are quite high.

Another weak point of the BMW X1 with such a unit is the intake manifold flaps, which can 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. Mechanical transmission reliable and rarely bothers its owners. The only drawback inherent in a car with mechanics is rapid wear gears and electric motors 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 is applied rack and pinion mechanism with hydraulic booster and 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 are rack 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, the cause of extraneous sounds can be sound insulation 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.

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We offer you the most full list icons that may light up on dashboard cars. Modern cars have many sensors and sensors, and also have electronic control engine. All information from the sensors is collected in on-board computer cars. In case of any error, breakdown or need to inform the driver important information automakers have provided on the dashboard a large number of symbols and inscriptions that light up under certain conditions. Unfortunately, a wide variety of symbols on the dashboard confuses many drivers and even scares them sometimes. We have collected for you more than 150 signal badges that are found in more than 2000 cars. The review includes 30 car brands.

Why are the icons on the dashboard different colors?

Car manufacturers have provided several types of inscriptions and symbols on the dashboard, dividing them into different colors. For example, if you see a non-red icon on the dash (like green or blue), then your car is most likely still working properly and you can continue driving. But, nevertheless, you should not ignore the appearance of any warning on the panel.

If a red symbol appears on the dashboard, then electronic system car alerts you to a potentially serious problem.

If a yellow or orange icon appears on the dashboard, the car is warning you that the car may need to Maintenance, diagnosis or repair.

Please note that if the symbol is flashing, then you should not delay the trip to technical Center.

And so we will start with the most important and serious symbols on the dashboard, and then, in descending order of importance, we will continue to describe the meanings of the icons on the dashboard.

Warning symbols - Serious warnings

If you see any of the following symbols on the dashboard, do not under any circumstances ignore the warning. Stop immediately, stop the engine, and immediately contact an automotive technical center or car service.

Attention! The following warning symbols should not be ignored. Otherwise, your machine may be seriously damaged.

Regular and general icons on the dashboard

The following symbols on the dashboard are intended to alert the driver to the machine's planned needs and to remind you of what you need to do. For example, this kind of icon warns you when the windshield washer fluid is low or if you haven't closed the door. This type of icon can light up both on the dashboard and on the infotainment system (on the screen in the center of the console).

Lighting icons and symbols

Below are all the indicators on the dashboard that are related to your car's lighting system. Many badges you have probably seen in your car. Most of them light up green or blue.

Information displays on the dashboard for technical messages and warnings

In recent years, in all modern cars manufacturers began to install information displays in the dashboard, which are designed to provide the driver with more detailed information about the car and about many operating systems. As a rule, this information screen is installed in the center of the dashboard.

There are a huge number of cars on the market that are equipped with a similar screen that can display various information about errors, warnings, etc.

Symbols for malfunctioning vehicle systems and safety warnings

If you see these icons on the dashboard, contact your dealer or service center as soon as possible. Attention! The symbols are listed in order of importance (from severe to less severe warnings).

Icons on the dashboard of assistance and safety systems

In addition to the standard icons on the dashboard, new cars have many new symbols that relate to the indication of many safety and driver assistance functions.

Special and additional icons symbols on the dashboard of cars

The symbols and indicators that we have included in this group are related to special and new technological features in modern vehicles. Some of the symbols from this group, if indicated in green, mean that they are currently active. Other symbols, when they appear on the dashboard, inform the driver about problems with working with a particular function. As a rule, in case of problems, either yellow or red icons are displayed.

Over the past few years, a lot of hybrid and electric cars have appeared in the world, which have new specific icons on the dashboard. Most of the special characters in hybrid cars indicate how the hybrid system works and in which mode it operates.

Attention! A flashing icon on the dashboard of a hybrid car usually indicates some kind of problem with the car. In this case, you must contact the technical center of the dealer.

Symbols and icons on the dashboard of hybrid vehicles

Over the past few years, a lot of hybrid and electric cars have appeared in the world, which have new specific icons on the dashboard. For the most part, special symbols in hybrid vehicles indicate how the hybrid system works and in which mode it operates. Attention! A flashing icon on the dashboard of a hybrid car usually indicates some kind of problem with the car. In this case, you must contact the technical center of the dealer.

Symbols used in diesel vehicles

Below are the dashboard icons that are used in diesel vehicles.