Used BMW X1 transfer case from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used BMW X1 transfer case?

Asking prices from 179 salvage yards in 31 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
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Part overview

About the BMW X1 transfer case

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

Also known asT-Case4x4 Transfer Case4WD Transfer CaseTransfer Box
Price summary

A used BMW X1 transfer case costs $94 to $1,433, with a median asking price of $297. Based on 514 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$311
Grade B (good)$163

BMW X1 transfer case price snapshot

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Low
$94
Average
$383
High
$1,433
541 listings observed · 514 priced8d ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$94–$1,433459 listings
Grade BStandard used$105–$31621 listings
Grade XUngraded$125–$80134 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $94–$1,433 overall range

Regional supply

Where the BMW X1 transfer case is listed

We found priced BMW X1 transfer case listings at 179 salvage yards across 31 states. California supplies the most, with 134 listings (20% of the total) from 27 yards. Location matters: yards in Massachusetts ask a median $149, while Missouri yards ask $590, 296% 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
California13427$179-40%
Florida10829$249-16%
Georgia6315$244-18%
Illinois509$290-2%
Massachusetts438$149-50%
North Carolina3411$430+45%
Missouri277$590+99%
South Carolina265$348+17%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $297 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the BMW X1 transfer case replacement cost?

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Used part
$297
BMW X1 median asking price
Labor
$285–$900
3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$580–$1,195
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transfer case replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include transfer case fluid. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transfer case 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)

3.0L (35iX)49 listingsInterchange 2013–2015$270$100 – $801
2.0L (28iX)44 listingsInterchange 2012–2015$245$100 – $650

Model-year comparison

What does a BMW X1 transfer case cost by year?

$140$285$430$575$7202015201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used BMW X1 transfer case cost?

Asking prices for a used BMW X1 transfer case 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 91% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $311.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L (28iX), lists at a $245 median, while 3.0L (35iX) commands $270, a 10% 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 $155, while 2024 tops the table at $686. Parts from 2016–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the BMW X1 sits 70% below the Ram 3500 ($1,005), 5% below the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($311), and 65% below the Jeep Wrangler ($838) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used transfer case: what to check

  1. Match the exact model code. Gear ratios differ across trims of the same truck.
  2. Ask whether fluid was inspected at removal; metallic fluid means walk away.
  3. Confirm electronic vs manual shift versions.
  4. Check the output shaft splines for wear before install.

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How much is a used transfer case for a BMW X1?

The median asking price is $297 across 514 priced listings from 179 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $311. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $155.

How much does it cost to replace a BMW X1 transfer case?

Using a used part, a BMW X1 transfer case replacement typically runs $580–$1,195 all-in: the median used transfer case for this model lists at $297, and independent-shop labor for transfer case replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include transfer case fluid. 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, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which BMW X1 transfer case years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links BMW X1 transfer case fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 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 Transfer Case Cost — From $94 to $1,433