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      12-19-2020, 08:25 PM   #1
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BMW X1 engine variants

Hey guys. Coming from my tuned m235i. Looking to add another vehicle to my driveway.
What engine variants come in the X1?
I'm aware the n20 and the b48 are variants. What years did the n20 production end with the x1 and when did the b48 engine replace the n20?
Also was wondering of any common issues with the b48/X1 ? From my understanding the B series engines seem fairly reliable.

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Hey guys. Coming from my tuned m235i. Looking to add another vehicle to my driveway.
What engine variants come in the X1?
I'm aware the n20 and the b48 are variants. What years did the n20 production end with the x1 and when did the b48 engine replace the n20?
Also was wondering of any common issues with the b48/X1 ? From my understanding the B series engines seem fairly reliable.

Thanks !
The n20 is fitted to the previous older X1 called the E84. This model was based on the 3 series station wagon. Called the 1st generation X1 and built between 2009 and 2015. from See following links.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_X1

Engine details:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_N20

The b48 engine is fitted to the new model (2nd generation) X1 called the F48. That is based on the UK L2 mini series platform. See...
Engine details:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_B48

So it all depends on which year of X1 you are adding to your driveway. See my first link.
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Hey guys. Coming from my tuned m235i. Looking to add another vehicle to my driveway.
What engine variants come in the X1?
I'm aware the n20 and the b48 are variants. What years did the n20 production end with the x1 and when did the b48 engine replace the n20?
Also was wondering of any common issues with the b48/X1 ? From my understanding the B series engines seem fairly reliable.

Thanks !
The n20 is fitted to the previous older X1 called the E84. This model was based on the 3 series station wagon. Called the 1st generation X1 and built between 2009 and 2015. from See following links.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_X1

Engine details:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_N20

The b48 engine is fitted to the new model (2nd generation) X1 called the F48. That is based on the UK L2 mini series platform. See...
Engine details:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_B48

So it all depends on which year of X1 you are adding to your driveway. See my first link.
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      04-25-2021, 01:40 PM   #5
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Hey guys! I got a BMW X1 bought from America with the B46A20B engine, but I need a new engine after my mom hit the oil pan in rock and drove with 0 oil until it died. According to my BMW repair shop, the replacement engine needs to be B46A20B and nothing else, but I just found a rearended X1 with a working low mileage B48B20A at a really nice price.

Do you think the two engines are interchangable?
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      04-25-2021, 06:22 PM   #6
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My understanding is that B48 will work for your car. Some coding may need to be done to address emissions related incompatibilities.
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      04-25-2021, 08:23 PM   #7
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I read the only difference between b46 and b48 are regional restrictions for emissions and stuff but I could be wrong
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