BMW X1
E84 (VL32)Stock varies — page stays liveThe E84 X1 xDrive20d represented by the WBAVL320 VIN prefix is a right-hand drive, all-wheel-drive model. It features BMW's 2.0-liter N47 inline-four turbodiesel engine, which offers a strong balance of low-end torque and high fuel efficiency.
Engine
N47D20 TwinPower Turbo Diesel
Displacement
1,995 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
6MT / 6AT / 8AT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
SUV
BMW X1 — representative 1st Gen (E84) imageDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,454 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
1,545 mm
Weight
1,580 kg
Shipping volume
12.37 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
WBAVL320XXXXXXOct 2009 – Jun 2012Pre-LCI (Pre-facelift)
WBAVL320XXXXXXJul 2012 – Jun 2015LCI (Facelift)
Import eligibility by country (2009–2015)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the E84 (VL32)
What does the VIN prefix WBAVL320 identify?
WBAVL320 decodes to a German-built (WBA), E84 generation BMW X1 xDrive20d (VL32), right-hand drive configuration.
What is a common mechanical issue associated with the N47 engine in this chassis?
The N47 engine is well-known for timing chain wear issues, which can cause excessive noise and potentially lead to catastrophic engine failure if the chain snaps. It is recommended to inspect the chain and tensioners regularly.
Does this model use a traditional automatic or a dual-clutch transmission?
This generation of the X1 xDrive20d uses torque-converter automatic transmissions (either the 6-speed GM/ZF or the later 8-speed ZF unit) rather than a dual-clutch gearbox.