Most X1 F48 owners start with a black kidney grille and mirror caps, then fix worn interior parts such as window switches, door pulls and the gear selector surround. At the time of writing, small interior parts start from around €14, grilles from around €79 and a wireless CarPlay module from around €247.
First, work out which car you have
The second generation X1 was built from 2015 to 2022. In Europe it is the five door F48, sold as sDrive (front wheel drive) and xDrive (all wheel drive). It shares its platform with the X2 F39 and the 2 Series Active Tourer, so some interior parts are shared too, but exterior panels are not. If you are not sure what you have, see how to find your BMW chassis code.
The facelift, which BMW calls the LCI, arrived in 2019. The quickest tell is the front: LCI cars have a larger kidney grille and reshaped bumper. This matters most for grilles, which are made for one version or the other. More in LCI vs pre-LCI explained.
Many F48 cars have the M Sport package with its own bumpers. We do not stock lips, splitters or diffusers for this car yet, so that question does not affect anything here. Everything we list for the F48 is in the X1 F48 collection.
Many of these parts are shared with other BMWs of the same era, and their titles name only a few example models. Always check the fitment table on the product page rather than relying on the title alone.
Kidney grilles
A black grille is the most visible change you can make to an X1 without paint. We have one for each version of the car:
- the double line kidney grille for the pre-LCI X1 (2015-2019), from around €79;
- the kidney grille for the LCI X1 (2019-2022), from around €122.
What to check: the year of your car and whether it is LCI, because the two grilles are not interchangeable. Fitting usually means taking the front bumper off or partly loosening it to reach the grille fixings, so set aside an afternoon, use plastic trim tools and keep track of every clip and screw. If you have not taken a bumper off before, a garage can do it quickly.
Mirror caps and exterior trim
The mirror caps for the X1, X2 and 1/2 Series from around €49 replace the original caps. The old caps release from the mirror housing with a plastic trim tool. Work slowly in cold weather, when the clips are brittle.
Smaller touches:
- exterior door handle covers from around €47, made for left hand drive cars;
- a carbon fibre shark fin antenna cover from around €61, which sits over the original fin.
What to check: stick-on covers need a clean, dry, warm surface. Fit them on a mild day and press firmly along every edge.
Worn interior parts
The F48 cabin wears in predictable places, and these are cheap fixes:
- Peeling or broken door pulls: the door pull handle covers made for the X1 F48 from around €66 replace the outer cover. The door card has to come off, which is a careful hour per door.
- A scratched gear selector surround: the gear selector panel cover from around €14 fits over the original panel. It is for left hand drive cars.
- A worn start button: the aluminium start/stop button ring from around €17, or the crystal start/stop button cover from around €19 for cars with auto start/stop.
- A tired key fob: the key fob cover from around €62 slides over the original key.
Window switches
Window switch buttons wear, stick or stop working with age. The master window switch with mirror fold from around €51 replaces the driver's switch pack. For a single window, the single power window switch from around €30 is the cheaper option.
What to check: count the buttons on your current switch and check whether it has a mirror fold button, then match that to the product photos. Fitting is usually a matter of prising the switch out of the door trim and unplugging it.
Lighting
If your car still has bulbs inside, the LED interior light kit for the X1 from around €39 swaps them for white LEDs. At the back, LED number plate lights from around €15 unclip and plug straight in. Check the fitment table first, as some cars already have LED units.
Screens and CarPlay
Some later F48 cars have CarPlay from the factory, so check your iDrive menu before buying anything. If yours does not, there are two modules that add wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to the original screen: one CarPlay module from around €247 and an alternative CarPlay interface from around €271. Both need the right iDrive system, so check the product page against your car. Fitting means removing the screen or head unit to plug the module in behind it. Our article on CarPlay modules vs Android screens explains the choice.
Which part to choose
| Part | From (at time of writing) | Fitting | Reversible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear selector panel cover | €14 | Very easy | Yes |
| Start button ring | €17 | Very easy | Yes |
| Window switch | €30 | Easy, plug in | Yes |
| Mirror caps | €49 | Moderate, clips | Yes |
| Door pull covers | €66 | Moderate, door card off | Yes |
| Kidney grille | €79 | Harder, bumper off | Yes |
| Wireless CarPlay module | €247 | Harder, behind the screen | Yes |
Where to start
- Fix what is worn or broken first: window switches, door pulls, gear selector surround.
- Small interior trim such as the start button ring.
- Mirror caps, for a visible change with simple fitting.
- The grille, once you know whether your car is LCI.
- CarPlay last, if your car does not already have it.
These parts ship from outside the EU, so allow longer for delivery than for local orders. If a part does not fit a car it is listed for, our fit guarantee covers you. For parts for the sister cars, see the X2 F39 collection, and for the previous X1, our X1 E84 buying guide.
FAQ
Do E84 X1 parts fit the F48?
Generally no. The F48 is a different car with different panels and electronics. Only buy parts listed for the F48 and check the fitment table.
Will a pre-LCI grille fit my 2020 X1?
No. The LCI car from 2019 has a larger grille opening, so choose the grille listed for your version.
Do X2 F39 parts fit the X1 F48?
Some interior parts are shared, such as the door pull covers, but exterior panels and grilles are not. Check the fitment table on each product.
Does my X1 already have CarPlay?
Some later cars do. Look for Apple CarPlay in the iDrive settings or connection menu. If it is not there, a module is the way to add it.