Second generation X1

[stevesuk]

Hi all,

We've had a succession of BMWs over the years, culminating with our current E91 325i touring - which we love dearly, having owned it for the past 14+ years.

However, at 20 years old next year, and with 140,000 miles covered - lots of niggly things are beginning to fail, and we're looking at perhaps changing it..

My wife (who uses the car more than me) also wants something that sits up a bit higher, so we've been looking at the X1.

Our budget is going to secure us an early one - probably 2016.

My only general concern (not having actually looked at one in the flesh) is that I've heard lots of stories about both the diesel and petrol engines - problems related to the timing chain or guides/tensioners - which is an "engine-out" job to fix. Just wondered if 2016/17 models, especially the 18d or 20d, are considered at risk from engine problems like this?

Any other advice on what to look for would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Steve.

[stevesuk]

Thanks all - we've seen a 2016 XLine with the Technology Plus pack (I think its called) which has the bigger navigation screen, with heads-up display (not sure what else it adds). Also has the pan-roof, leather sports seats, adaptive dampers etc. Anything to worry about with that sort of spec? It's only the 18d - but 0-60 in 9 seconds is quick enough for us these days, with the bonus of cheaper insurance and tax.

DJMC said:

Diesel sensor leak £10,000+ covered by warranty.

That sounds painful - and just the sort of thing I'm worried about with buying a newer car (our current E91 costs next to nothing to run). Was it an expensive part, or did it require a lot of work to diagnose/fit?