BMW M1
1978–1981

£574,627
Market value · recent verified sales
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United Kingdom.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
10/10
Holy Grail
3-Year Forecast
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Not enough sales data
5-Year Forecast
—
Not enough sales data
Estimates based on 1 verified United Kingdom sale.
Market scores
30
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
How many remain
See how many BMW M1 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.
Licensed
3
Cars
SORN
7
Cars
Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).
Marque analyst note
The BMW M1 sits at a median valuation of £574,627 in the UK market, though this figure rests on extremely limited transaction data and should be treated with considerable caution given the absence of recorded sales in the past 12 months.
With zero sales tracked over the last year and no active listings currently visible, the M1 occupies a liquidity desert. This illiquidity is typical of its classification: only 453 examples were ever built, making it one of the rarest cars to reach market in any given period.
The M1 commands a perfect collectibility score and ranks as a "Holy Grail" machine, a status anchored almost entirely to its historical significance as BMW's only mid-engined production supercar and its legendary racing pedigree. Production scarcity alone ensures enduring appeal among elite collectors, though current desirability signals remain muted in transaction data.
The absence of recent sales, active inventory, and 12-month pricing trends makes forward projection impossible based on market evidence. Any pricing assessment relies on scattered private transactions and dealer estimates rather than the transparent auction or retail sales that typically ground valuation analysis.
For buyers or sellers, the lack of comparable transactions in the recent period underscores the importance of specialist knowledge and direct market intelligence. M1 trades occur irregularly and often through private channels, meaning each transaction can swing significantly on condition, provenance, and timing rather than following a predictable curve.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£574,627
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed3
- SORN'd (off-road)7
- Total in DVLA records10
- % of production2.2%
- All BMW M1s33,271
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£4,600
- Maintenance£4,000
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£11,000
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price—
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range—
- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.