Doug's Take

The BMW 1M is an excellent performance car, and it's one of my favorite cars from this era: I love the small sizing, the dynamic feel, and the rarity factor. In fact, BMW sold less than 1,000 units in North America, making the 1M especially uncommon. This particular 1M is finished in head-turning Valencia Orange, and it features some great equipment like 19-inch Style 359M wheels, a limited-slip differential, adaptive xenon headlights, Boston leather upholstery, heated front sport seats, and Alcantara interior trim. It also received a rejuvenation by EAG in 2017, it touts very low mileage, and it's completely unmodified – all excellent benefits. To top it off, this 1M comes with a clean, accident-free Carfax report, for added buyer confidence.

Highlights

THIS... is a 2011 BMW 1M, finished in Valencia Orange with a black interior.

• The odometer on this 1M indicates about 10,600 miles.
• The attached Carfax history report shows no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this BMW's past.
• According to a build sheet provided in the gallery, factory equipment includes 19-inch Style 359M wheels, a limited-slip differential, adaptive xenon headlights, Boston leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front sport seats, anthracite Alcantara interior trim, a navigation system, and more as detailed below. The seller reports no modifications.
• Prior to its current ownership, this 1M received a rejuvenation by Enthusiast Auto Group in Cincinnati, Ohio.
• The M version of BMW's 1 Series coupe, called E82 internally, was intended to be a limited-production model but it proved popular enough to warrant tripling the original production quota to just over 6,300 units. Its turbocharged engine was a polarizing departure from previous M cars, as was its funky styling — and yet, the 1M has gained a substantial and loyal following since production ended in 2012.
• Power comes from a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged N54 inline-6, rated at 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

Equipment

A build sheet is shown in the gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment includes:

• 19-inch Style 359M wheels
• Limited-slip differential
• High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim
• Adaptive xenon headlights
• Headlight cleaning system
• Boston leather upholstery
• Heated and power-adjustable front sport seats
• Anthracite Alcantara interior trim
• Automatic climate control
• Navigation system
• Power-adjustable side mirrors
• Cruise control
• Rain sensor

Known Flaws

• Some scuffs on the bottom of the front bumper
• Curb rash on the passenger-side front wheel, 2016 date codes on the tires
• Some creases on the front seats

Recent Service History

Service records shown in the gallery indicate that the following maintenance was performed

• November 2022 (10,441 miles): Driver's airbag replaced under recall, brake fluid and coolant flushed, engine oil and filter changed
• April 2017 (9,959 miles): EAG comprehensive inspection, exterior body treatment, interior treatment, Full Spa Service, Final Delivery Preparation, and Extra Mile Services performed, tires replaced, engine oil and filter changed, DME software updated

The seller states that a 10,000-mile service was performed in November 2022 at 10,441 miles.

Other Items Included in Sale

• 2 keys
• Owner's manual
• Service records
• Car cover

Ownership History

The seller reportedly purchased this BMW from Enthusiast Auto Group in January 2018. It's currently titled under the seller's LLC. While the attached Carfax history report shows an ownership transfer in April 2022, the seller states that this is due to switching registration of this 1M to Montana.