BMW iX1 Bonnet Strut Replacement Parts

The BMW iX1 (U11, launched 2022) is an electric and plug-in hybrid crossover with a conventional front-opening bonnet, and it does use gas-assisted bonnet struts rather than a manual stay rod, so this is a genuine part on the car. You should find a single strut (or a pair depending on the specific configuration) supporting the bonnet when open. When sourcing from a breaker, confirm whether your car has one or two struts fitted, as this affects what you need to order.

The BMW iX1 is currently within its first generation (U11 platform, from 2022 onwards) with no confirmed facelift having taken place as of mid-2025, so struts from earlier U11 cars are very likely to be compatible with later ones. That said, bonnet struts are a mechanical fitment and the key check is that the mounting points and strut length match your car; always confirm with the breaker using your registration to be certain before buying.

Trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the iX1 — xLine, M Sport, and standard specification cars all share the same bonnet and strut setup within the U11 generation. The bonnets themselves are identical across trim levels, so a strut pulled from any trim variant at a breaker should suit your car. There are no cosmetic trim-specific bonnet variants on the iX1 that would change the strut specification.

No — the engine or drivetrain variant (whether eDrive20 front-wheel drive or xDrive30 four-wheel drive) has no bearing on bonnet strut fitment, as the front end and bonnet are shared across all powertrain variants of the U11 iX1. A strut from any engine variant at a breaker will be suitable, provided it is from the same generation. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the part matches.

The iX1 (fully electric/PHEV) and the petrol/diesel X1 are both built on the same U11 platform and share significant front-end architecture, which means their bonnet struts may well be interchangeable. However, there can be subtle differences between variants, so this is something you should confirm directly with the breaker by quoting both registrations and letting them cross-reference the part numbers before purchasing.

Bonnet struts lose gas pressure over time, which causes the bonnet to drop or fail to hold itself open — this is the main failure mode to ask the breaker about. Ask the breaker whether the strut came from a low-mileage car and, if possible, whether it was tested holding the bonnet up before removal. Used struts are a cost-effective fix, but if the car the strut came from was high mileage or the strut is old, a new aftermarket strut may offer better value.