BMW X1 engines with a timing chain

Many engines in the BMW X1 have a timing chain instead of a timing belt. These usually never need to be replaced. On this page you will find a list of BMW X1 engines that have a cam chain.

You will also find information about which engines that have a timing belt.

I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from 2010 to 2019.

The timing chains in BMW X1 are known to last very well as long as service and oil changes are handled.

If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.

Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.

This can occur if, for example, the car has not been serviced properly.

If you are considering buying a used BMW X1, make sure that the oil changes are made according to the car’s interval.

BMW X1 engines with a timing chain

Here you will find different engines in BMW X1 that have a timing chain. I have divided the information into different tables according to each generation and model year.

BMW X1 2010 – 2012

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2010 and 2012.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
BMW X1 sDrive18i 2010 – 2012	150 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 sDrive20i 2010 – 2012	184 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive28i 2010 – 2012	258 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 sDrive18d 2010 – 2012	143 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive18d 2010 – 2012	143 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 sDrive20d 2010 – 2012	163 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 sDrive20d 2010 – 2012	177 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive20d 2010 – 2012	177 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive23d 2010 – 2012	204 hp	Timing chain

BMW X1 2013 – 2015

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2013 and 2015.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
BMW X1 xDrive20i 2013 – 2015	184 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive28i 2013 – 2015	245 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive18d 2013 – 2015	143 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 sDrive20d 2013 – 2015	163 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive20d 2013 – 2015	184 hp	Timing chain

BMW X1 2016 – 2019

Here you will find information about different engines between the years 2016 and 2019.

Model	Horsepower	Synchronization
BMW X1 sDrive18i F48 2016 – 2019	136 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 sDrive18i F48 2016 – 2019	140 hp	?
BMW X1 xDrive20i F48 2016 – 2019	192 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 sDrive20i F48 2016 – 2019	192 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive18d F48 2016 – 2019	150 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 sDrive18d F48 2016 – 2019	150 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive20d F48 2016 – 2019	190 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive20d F48 2016 – 2019	190 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 sDrive20d F48 2016 – 2019	190 hp	Timing chain
BMW X1 xDrive25d F48 2016 – 2019	231 hp	Timing chain