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BMW X1 · Car radio
BMW X1 Android screen & radio upgrade, generation by generation.
Radio King does head unit upgrade on every BMW X1 generation we see: E84 (2009–2015): 10.25-inch Android screen with the iDrive knob kept, DAB and camera input; F48 (2015–2022): 10.25-inch Android screen replaces the factory display, iDrive knob and steering buttons retained. From €850 incl. VAT. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
Car radio on each X1: how we do it.
Find your years in the first two columns. The factory system decides the route, and the route decides the price — send the reg if you are not sure which one you have.
| Generation | Years | Factory system | How we do it | From (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E84 | 2009–2015 | Business radio with a 6.5-inch screen, or Professional navigation with CIC iDrive | 10.25-inch Android screen with the iDrive knob kept, DAB and camera input | from €850 |
| F48 | 2015–2022 | 6.5 or 8.8-inch screen: NBT on 2015–2016 cars, NBT Evo (ID5/ID6) from 2017, iDrive 7 on the 2020 facelift | 10.25-inch Android screen replaces the factory display, iDrive knob and steering buttons retained | from €850 |
BMW case studies
Recent BMW installs.
X1 car radio first, then other BMW work from the Dublin 11 workshop: what was fitted and what changed on the dash.
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BMW car radio kits in the shop
Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
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Car Radios
BMW 1 Series Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
Years 2004–2010
From €290
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Car Radios
BMW 3 Series F30 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
Years 2012–2019
From €290
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Car Radios
BMW 5 Series (F10) Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
Years 2010–2017
€700
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID6 Apple CarPlay Activation
€250
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID8 CarPlay, Region Change & Maps Conversion
€500
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CarPlay Boxes
BMW X5 Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2015–2018)
Years 2015–2018
€350
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JDM Conversions
BMW 2014–2024 EU FM Radio Coding
Years 2014–2020
€80
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CarPlay Boxes
BMW i3 Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2014–2017)
Years 2014–2017
€350
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID4 to ID6 Upgrade with Apple CarPlay
€450
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID5 Apple CarPlay Activation
€250
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID7 CarPlay, Region Change & Maps Conversion
€450
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CarPlay Boxes
BMW X5 (E53 / E70) Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2005–2008)
Years 2005–2008
€350
More for your X1
Other X1 services.
Generation-by-generation guides first, then everything else the workshop does on a BMW.
FAQ
BMW X1 car radio: questions people ask.
Answers for X1 owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppHow much does car radio cost on a BMW X1?
It depends on the generation. E84 (2009–2015): from €850; F48 (2015–2022): from €850. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which BMW X1 years can have car radio?
E84, built 2009–2015 (Business radio with a 6.5-inch screen, or Professional navigation with CIC iDrive): 10.25-inch Android screen with the iDrive knob kept, DAB and camera input. F48, built 2015–2022 (6.5 or 8.8-inch screen: NBT on 2015–2016 cars, NBT Evo (ID5/ID6) from 2017, iDrive 7 on the 2020 facelift): 10.25-inch Android screen replaces the factory display, iDrive knob and steering buttons retained.
How long does car radio take on a BMW X1?
Two to three hours, usually the same day on the BMW X1 E84 and F48. You can wait at the workshop or drop the car in the morning and collect it the same day.
What stays factory when you fit car radio on a BMW X1?
On every X1 we work on — E84 and F48 — the steering-wheel buttons, the factory amplifier and speakers, the reverse camera and the climate controls stay; the new unit adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB and a camera input.
Do I need to book car radio for my BMW X1, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (E84 and F48) on WhatsApp or the form below, and we confirm the route, the price and the next free slot. The work carries a one-year warranty, and the workshop is in Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, Monday to Saturday.
Related pages
Car radio around the X1.
The same job on other BMW series, the make hub and the guides that go with this page.
- By make BMW car radio, model by model
- Service Car radio installation
- This car Everything we fit on a BMW X1
- Also on this car BMW X1 CarPlay
- Same service Car radio on the BMW 1 Series
- Same service Car radio on the BMW 3 Series
- Same service Car radio on the BMW X5
- Same service Car radio on the BMW i3
- Guide Cheap Android Car Radio Fitting in Ireland: Real Prices Compared, and What the Cheapest Job Leaves Out
- Guide Cheap CarPlay Installation in Ireland: The Cheapest Route for Your Car, With Real Prices
- Quote Get a quote for your BMW X1
Contact
Book your X1 car radio install.
Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.