Highlights

Impeccable MOT record with no fails ever recorded
Just 34,165 miles and two former registered keepers
Impeccably presented in readiness for sale

The Appeal

In a world where performance cars are getting bigger, heavier and increasingly reliant on driver aids, the BMW 1M makes even more sense by the day. A svelte two-door sports coupé exclusively available with a manual gearbox, the 1M (or ‘1 Series M Coupé’ to give it its full name) was a skunkworks out-of-hours project that would go on to become one of the greatest M Cars of all time.

It was unheard of at the time for an M car to feature a turbocharged non-S Series engine, so the 1M divided opinion with its tuned N54. But, with 340 horsepower sent to the rear wheels via a mechanical limited-slip differential, it the 1M proved to be sublime to drive and equally good to look at.

Just 6,331 were made of which only 450 were right-hand drive, and here we have a beautiful UK-supplied example with 34,165 miles on the clock and just two former registered keepers. As the photographs attest, the car is in very good condition for its age, resplendent in gloss black with stunning M Sport alloys shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres.

If you’re looking for a great example of this rare sporting coupé, this is the one to buy.

The History and Paperwork

Please note that the private registration shown is not included in the sale: supplied with ‘LV61 YUU’
34,165 miles, warranted by MOT record
Two former registered keepers
Advisory-free MOT until 1st February 2026

The Condition

Black Sapphire Metallic paintwork
Glossy paint with minimal imperfections visible
The bodywork looks very straight with well-fitting doors
All four alloy wheels present exceptionally well and are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres
Black leather upholstery with orange contrast stitching
Minimal wear to the leather seats in line with low mileage
The controls, infotainment and switchgear all present very well

The Mechanics

N54T 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six
Six-speed manual gearbox
Rear-wheel-drive
Beautifully presented engine bay
No MOT advisories

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