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BMW M1: market value and price history

BMW M1 Market Value & Price History

The BMW M1 has a market value of $507,247 to $585,650 depending on year and condition, based on 35 verified auction sales across 3 model years (1979–1981). Individual examples have sold from $59,400 to $770,000, with 8 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.

Value Range
$507,247 to $585,650
No comparable sale since Mar 2026
Median Sale
$535,000
Auction Sales
35
Model Years
3
For Sale
2
Last checked Sep 29, 2026
35 auction results →2 for sale →

BMW M1 Value by Year

1981 BMW M1
7 auction sales
$585,650No comparable sale since Mar 2024
1980 BMW M1
22 auction sales · 1 for sale
$507,247No comparable sale since Mar 2026
1979 BMW M1
6 auction sales · 1 for sale
$532,225No sale since Mar 2026

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Recent BMW M1 Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Jul 3, 20261980$965,520—
Mar 7, 20261980$472,500—
Mar 1, 20261979$535,00017,000 mi
Feb 5, 20261981$522,500—
Jan 23, 20261980$604,500—
Jan 17, 20261980$770,00020,308 mi
Nov 1, 20251980$398,750—
Oct 18, 20251980$567,500—
Aug 15, 20251980$626,5003,887 mi
May 24, 20251980$602,50056,570 mi
Nov 23, 20241979$477,500—
Sep 5, 20241980$580,00030,000 mi

BMW M1: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a BMW M1 worth?

BMW M1 market values range from $507,247 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?

8 BMW M1 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 35 sales in total.

Where can I buy a BMW M1?

DriveIndex lists 2 BMW M1 for sale (last checked Sep 29, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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