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BMW X1 OBD port location

Two generations, 2009–2022. Pick yours.

2015–2022

F48

Illustration — use it to know where to look.

Location

Driver's side footwell, beneath the lower edge of the dashboard to the left of the steering column (or right, on UK/RHD vehicles). Behind a small plastic flap that must be opened to access the 16-pin port. Location confirmed consistent across all F48 production years 2015–2022 including the 2019 LCI facelift. The port may have a small plastic insert that needs to be pulled out before plugging in a scanner.

Also on this X1

  • KeysSmart key
  • Tools confirmed10
  • Transponder chipSubscribers
  • Programming procedureSubscribers
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2009–2015

E84

Illustration — use it to know where to look.

Location

Driver's footwell, below and to the left of the steering column. No cover required.

Also on this X1

  • KeysRemote head key · Smart key
  • Tools confirmed8
  • Transponder chipSubscribers
  • Programming procedureSubscribers
Open the full X1 E84 record

Questions

BMW X1 OBD questions

F48 (2015–2022): Driver's side footwell, beneath the lower edge of the dashboard to the left of the steering column (or right, on UK/RHD vehicles). E84 (2009–2015): Driver's footwell, below and to the left of the steering column.

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