Used BMW X1 engine computer from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used BMW X1 engine computer?

Asking prices from 190 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 16, 2026
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Part overview

About the BMW X1 engine computer

What the engine computer does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used engine computer price guide →

Also known asECUECMPCMEngine Control ModuleEngine Control UnitPowertrain Control Module
Price summary

A used BMW X1 engine computer costs $35 to $949, with a median asking price of $182. Based on 454 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$202
Grade B (good)$153
Grade C (fair)$125

BMW X1 engine computer price snapshot

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Low
$35
Average
$223
High
$949
523 listings observed · 454 priced12d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$35–$949361 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$26736 listings
Grade CVisible wear$125–$1251 listings
Grade XUngraded$42–$59956 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$949 overall range

Regional supply

Where the BMW X1 engine computer is listed

We found priced BMW X1 engine computer listings at 190 salvage yards across 28 states. Florida supplies the most, with 112 listings (25% of the total) from 35 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Kentucky yards ask $271, 171% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Florida11235$150-18%
California7829$100-45%
Missouri329$270+48%
Michigan2614$230+26%
Georgia256$228+25%
South Carolina235$157-14%
Texas2113$149-18%
Kentucky209$271+49%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $182 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the BMW X1 engine computer replacement cost?

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Used part
$182
BMW X1 median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$275–$630
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for engine computer replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and key relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full engine computer replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2018)

Electronic Control Module, (MEVD1723 module type), thru 10/31/1711 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$99$60 – $228
Electronic Control Module, (MEVD1723 module type), from 11/01/1710 listingsInterchange 2018–2020$125$45 – $228

Model-year comparison

What does a BMW X1 engine computer cost by year?

$89$188$287$385$4842015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used BMW X1 engine computer cost?

Asking prices for a used BMW X1 engine computer 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 62% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $202.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Electronic Control Module, (MEVD1723 module type), thru 10/31/17, lists at a $99 median, while Electronic Control Module, (MEVD1723 module type), from 11/01/17 commands $125, a 26% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2023 tops the table at $461. Parts from 2016–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X1 sits 63% above the Honda Accord ($112), 64% above the Honda Civic ($111), and 44% above the Hyundai Elantra ($126) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used engine computer: what to check

  1. Match hardware and service numbers: Ensure hardware revision codes and circuit board part numbers match exactly, as pinouts change mid-model year.
  2. Inspect multi-pin connector headers: Check header pins for bending, green copper oxidation, or burnt circuit board traces inside the wiring sockets.
  3. Verify immobilizer programming requirements: Plan for anti-theft security relearn procedures or ECU re-flashing before the replacement computer will start the engine.
  4. Confirm donor transmission and emissions spec: Ensure the donor vehicle used the same transmission type and regional emissions package to prevent fault codes.
  5. Check aluminum casing seals: Inspect housing screws and perimeter rubber gaskets for white oxidation or breaks that indicate past water intrusion.

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How much is a used engine computer for a BMW X1?

The median asking price is $182 across 454 priced listings from 190 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $202. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.

How much does it cost to replace a BMW X1 engine computer?

Using a used part, a BMW X1 engine computer replacement typically runs $275–$630 all-in: the median used engine computer for this model lists at $182, and independent-shop labor for engine computer replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include programming and key relearn procedure. 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 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 engine computer years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X1 engine computer fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used BMW X1 Engine Computer Cost — From $35 to $949