BMW X1 / iX1 U11
2022 – 2026 · RDW type U1X
In short
At 3–4 years (mostly built 2021–2023) 0.8% of 377 inspected BMW X1 / iX1 U11s had at least one A-problem at the APK, against 1.3% for all cars of the same age. Over all ages together an A-problem occurs 38% less often on this model than on average.
Cite these figures
CarXray.nl (2026). BMW X1 / iX1 U11 — APK defects by age. Based on RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. https://carxray.nl/en/modellen/bmw/x1-ix1-u11/
A-problems
0.8%
n = 377 · 95% CI 0.3 – 2.3%
National, same age
1.3%
n = 512,830 · 95% CI 1.3 – 1.3%
Defects at the APK by age
- BMW X1 / iX1 U11
- National, same age
- 95% confidence interval
| Age | Built (approx.) | n | A-problems | 95% CI | All defects | National A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | 2021–2023 | 377 | 0.8% | 0.3 – 2.3% | 9.3% | 1.3% |
| 5 – 6 years | 2019–2021 | — | insufficient | 1.9% | ||
| 7 – 8 years | 2017–2019 | — | insufficient | 3.1% | ||
| 9 – 10 years | 2015–2017 | — | insufficient | 4.7% | ||
| 11 – 12 years | 2013–2015 | — | insufficient | 7.2% | ||
| 13 – 15 years | 2010–2013 | — | insufficient | 10.6% | ||
| 16+ years | 2010 or older | — | insufficient | 15.3% |
Weak spots
What to check extra on this generation.
| Point to check | Share · sample · 95% CI | Vs. same class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data for this age. | |||
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About this generation
- Production years
- 2022 – 2026
- RDW type code(s)
- U1X
- Trade name(s)
- IX1, X1
- Registered (type group)
- 9,989
- Generation boundary
- Draft, being checked
See other IX1 generations Similar models
Same type of car and era, at 3–4 years. X1 / iX1 U11: 0.8% A-problems.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW IX1 reliable?
The APK tells you about defects, not breakdowns. At 3–4 years 0.8% of inspected BMW X1 / iX1 U11s had at least one A-problem (structure, safety or costly mechanics), against 1.3% nationally at the same age. The maintenance of the specific car matters more than the model.
Which model years do these figures cover?
The inspections run from 2025-10 to 2026-09. Cars aged 3–4 years were then mostly built in 2021–2023. The data table shows the build years per age class.
What are the most common problems?
There is not enough data for that yet.
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