BMW M1 Market Value & Price History
The BMW M1 has a market value of $507,175 to $585,650 depending on year and condition, based on 46 verified auction sales (data through Nov 13, 2026) across 3 model years (1979–1981). Individual examples have sold from $59,400 to $770,000, with 7 sold in the past 12 months. 2 are listed for sale. No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2026, so these values may not reflect today's market.
BMW M1 Value by Year
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Recent BMW M1 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1979 | 437,000 EUR | 162 mi |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1980 | 965,520 EUR | — |
| Mar 7, 2026 | 1980 | $472,500 | — |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1979 | $542,500 | 17,000 mi |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 1981 | 522,500 EUR | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 1980 | $604,500 | — |
| Jan 17, 2026 | 1980 | $770,000 | 12,619 mi |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 1980 | 398,750 GBP | — |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 1980 | 567,500 EUR | — |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1980 | $626,500 | 3,887 mi |
| May 24, 2025 | 1980 | 602,500 EUR | 56,570 mi |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 1979 | 477,500 EUR | — |
BMW M1: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a BMW M1 worth?
BMW M1 market values range from $507,175 to $585,650 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $59,400 to $770,000. No comparable sale since Mar 7, 2026, so these values may not reflect today's market. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which BMW M1 year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every BMW M1 year (1979–1981), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.
How many BMW M1 sell per year?
7 BMW M1 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 46 sales in total.
Where can I buy a BMW M1?
DriveIndex lists 2 BMW M1 for sale (last checked Nov 14, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.