1981 BMW M1 for sale

€489,000

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Berlin, Germany

Mileage: 141,000 km
Gearbox: Manual
Model year: 1981
Power: 277 PS (204 kW)

1981 BMW M1 for Sale in Germany

This 1981 BMW M1 is a used car showing 141,000 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Orange with a Black interior.

BMW founded its Motorsport GmbH, run by Jochen Neerpasch, to build the M1, whose Giugiaro body Lamborghini was first meant to make before the work went to Baur in Stuttgart. Until 1982 no German production car was faster.

Of 453 built, about 400 of them for the road, the seller counts roughly 330 still in existence. This one went new to Leonberg, has always been registered in Germany and spent more than 40 years with one Berlin family. It is orange, a rare colour on the M1, and its original cloth seats come with it.

The car is located in Berlin, Germany.

The BMW M1 uses the 3,453 cc M88/1 straight-six with twin overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and Kugelfischer-Bosch mechanical injection, mounted amidships, rated at 277 PS (204 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 330 Nm at 5,000 rpm, 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and 262 to 265 km/h, with a five-speed ZF manual gearbox with a 40% limited-slip differential.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Orange
Interior: Black
Mileage: 141,000 km
Condition: Used
Location: Berlin, Germany

Powertrain

Cylinders: 6
Power quoted by the dealer: 277 PS (204 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual

Body & equipment

Body style: Coupe
Doors: 2
VAT: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity: 3,453 cm3

Equipment

Points highlighted by the dealer 4

Delivered new to Leonberg, Germany
Over 40 years with one family in Berlin
Original cloth seats supplied with the car
Chassis no. WBS000000944301097, engine no. M88-218

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This BMW M1 in the European market

Is this BMW priced above or below the European market?

At €489,000, it sits above the median of €68,900 for the 315 BMW advertised in Europe in 2026. 99% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this BMW be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Berlin, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How much did this BMW M1 cost new?

The manufacturer's base list price was €57,776 in Germany, excluding options. This car is advertised at €489,000, 746% above that figure. A list price is the launch price of the version without options, so a heavily specified car left the factory above it, and it says nothing about what the car is worth today. That 1979 list price is converted to euros with no adjustment for inflation.

How does the mileage of this BMW compare?

141,000 km recorded, against a median of 34,600 km across the BMW advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other BMW are priced closest to this one?

a 1982 car in the Netherlands at €575,000, and a 2002 car in the Netherlands at €349,995. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this BMW M1, and how does a purchase work?

Thiesen, a professional dealer in Berlin, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this BMW M1 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Berlin, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

1981 BMW M1 for sale

1981 BMW M1 for Sale in Germany