Used BMW X1 throttle body from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used BMW X1 throttle body?

Asking prices from 97 salvage yards in 16 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 throttle body

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

Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary

A used BMW X1 throttle body costs $20 to $287, with a median asking price of $61. Based on 555 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$61
Grade B (good)$75

BMW X1 throttle body price snapshot

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Low
$20
Average
$90
High
$287
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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$29–$287495 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$11115 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$19545 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$287 overall range

Regional supply

Where the BMW X1 throttle body is listed

We found priced BMW X1 throttle body listings at 97 salvage yards across 16 states. Florida supplies the most, with 217 listings (39% of the total) from 23 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $50, while Louisiana yards ask $206, 312% 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
Florida21723$56-8%
California15419$50-18%
Texas4413$74+21%
Arizona296$100+64%
Indiana228$132+116%
Nevada162$111+82%
Michigan135$175+187%
Louisiana123$206+238%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $61 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the BMW X1 throttle body replacement cost?

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Used part
$61
BMW X1 median asking price
Labor
$50–$225
0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$110–$285
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body 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 (2015)

2.0L, AWD50 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$56$56 – $120
2.0L, RWD50 listingsInterchange 2012–2016$56$56 – $120
3.0L (35iX)37 listingsInterchange 2011–2016$61$29 – $61

Model-year comparison

What does a BMW X1 throttle body cost by year?

$45$64$83$103$12220152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used BMW X1 throttle body cost?

Asking prices for a used BMW X1 throttle body 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.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, AWD, lists at a $56 median, while 3.0L (35iX) commands $61, a 9% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2023 tops the table at $116. Parts from 2014–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X1 sits 49% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 39% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 33% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used throttle body: what to check

  1. Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
  2. Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
  3. Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
  4. Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
  5. Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.

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How much is a used throttle body for a BMW X1?

The median asking price is $61 across 555 priced listings from 97 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $61. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.

How much does it cost to replace a BMW X1 throttle body?

Using a used part, a BMW X1 throttle body replacement typically runs $110–$285 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $61, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. 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 throttle body years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X1 throttle body fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 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 Throttle Body Cost — From $20 to $287