BMW X1 AC compressor price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $207
- High
- $774
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used BMW X1 AC compressor?
Asking prices from 171 salvage yards in 35 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the BMW X1 AC compressor
What the AC compressor does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used AC compressor price guide →
Also known asA/C CompressorAir Conditioning Compressor
Price summary
A used BMW X1 AC compressor costs $35 to $774, with a median asking price of $182. Based on 533 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$195
Grade B (good)$177
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$774442 listings
Grade BStandard used$58–$40538 listings
Grade XUngraded$70–$45053 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$774 | 442 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $58–$405 | 38 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $70–$450 | 53 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$195
Grade B$177
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$774 overall range
Regional supply
Where the BMW X1 AC compressor is listed
We found priced BMW X1 AC compressor listings at 171 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 128 listings (24% of the total) from 33 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $75, while Missouri yards ask $335, 347% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 128 | 33 | $125-31% |
| Texas | 120 | 32 | $182 |
| Michigan | 50 | 9 | $75-59% |
| Illinois | 47 | 14 | $162-11% |
| Indiana | 40 | 7 | $334+84% |
| Missouri | 26 | 6 | $335+84% |
| Wisconsin | 18 | 9 | $210+15% |
| Florida | 16 | 5 | $249+37% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $182 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the BMW X1 AC compressor replacement cost?
- Used part
- $182
- BMW X1 median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $465–$1,080
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for AC compressor replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full AC compressor replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a BMW X1 AC compressor cost by year?
202544 listingsFits 3 years$332$132 – $473202447 listingsFits 3 years$370$132 – $473202348 listingsFits 3 years$315$150 – $636202248 listingsFits 4 years$183$65 – $774202150 listingsFits 8 years$75$50 – $291202050 listingsFits 7 years$190$75 – $386201950 listingsFits 4 years$182$60 – $450201850 listingsFits 4 years$182$60 – $450201750 listingsFits 4 years$132$50 – $292201650 listingsFits 4 years$182$60 – $4502015150 listingsFits 10 years$125$35 – $315
Market analysis
How much does a used BMW X1 AC compressor cost?
Asking prices for a used BMW X1 AC compressor are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 10% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $195.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, AWD, lists at a $110 median, while 3.0L (35iX) commands $125, a 14% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2024 tops the table at $370. Parts from 2016–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X1 sits 21% above the Ford F150 ($150), 8% below the Mercedes E Class ($198), and 27% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($250) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used AC compressor: what to check
- Ask whether the compressor was removed with the system still sealed. Open systems ingest moisture.
- Confirm the clutch engages freely and the pulley spins without grinding.
- Match the refrigerant type (R-134a vs R-1234yf). They don't interchange.
- Budget for a new receiver-drier and system flush at installation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other BMW X1 parts are priced?
01wide ±274%
Transmission Control Module
$116median
$20$656
02wide ±251%
Car Radio
$181median
$41$950
03wide ±209%
Side Mirror
$299median
$75$1,324
04wide ±114%
Front Seat
$230median
$83$608
05wide ±167%
Steering Column
$193median
$50$695
06wide ±147%
Tail Light
$175median
$35$550
07wide ±217%
Grille
$114median
$20$515
08wide ±203%
Wheels
$220median
$40$935
09wide ±288%
Brake Caliper
$125median
$25$744
10wide ±198%
Headlight Assembly
$550median
$100$2,277
11wide ±201%
Axle Shaft
$166median
$40$706
12wide ±215%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$40$900
Price comparisons
Compare BMW X1 AC compressor prices
AC Compressorcompare
FordF150vsBMWX1
F150$150
X1$182
$32 diff3,456 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesEClassvsBMWX1
Class$198
X1$182
$16 diff2,823 listings
AC CompressorcompareMercedesGLEClassvsBMWX1
Class$250
X1$182
$68 diff2,819 listings
AC CompressorcompareHyundaiElantravsBMWX1
Elantra$143
X1$182
$39 diff2,701 listings
AC CompressorcompareRam1500vsBMWX1
1500$130
X1$182
$52 diff2,650 listings
AC CompressorcompareFordExplorervsBMWX1
Explorer$143
X1$182
$39 diff2,591 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±287%
BMW X3
$150median
$35$897
BMWwide ±195%
BMW X5
$198median
$50$822
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$110median
$30$400
Chevywide ±146%
Chevy Malibu
$125median
$35$400
Chevywide ±90%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$163median
$65$360
Chevywide ±115%
Chevy Tahoe
$175median
$70$473
Chevywide ±138%
Chevy Traverse
$125median
$41$387
Dodgewide ±142%
Dodge Challenger
$103median
$40$333
Dodgespread ±47%
Dodge Charger
$103median
$75$172
Dodgewide ±112%
Dodge Durango
$150median
$40$375
Fordwide ±133%
Ford Edge
$132median
$40$390
Fordwide ±125%
Ford Escape
$150median
$40$415
Common questions
BMW X1 AC compressor FAQ
How much is a used AC compressor for a BMW X1?
The median asking price is $182 across 533 priced listings from 171 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $195. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a BMW X1 AC compressor?
Using a used part, a BMW X1 AC compressor replacement typically runs $465–$1,080 all-in: the median used AC compressor for this model lists at $182, and independent-shop labor for AC compressor replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include refrigerant evacuation and recharge, and a new receiver/drier if required. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which BMW X1 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which BMW X1 AC compressor years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X1 AC compressor fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.