BMW M1
Sports car that was produced by German automaker BMW from 1978 to 1981.
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1974 |
New registrations in Norway
Number of BMW M1 registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of BMW M1 cars registered for the first time across 23 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,437 |
| Italy | 317 |
| Spain | 123 |
| Poland | 90 |
| Sweden | 90 |
| France | 68 |
| United Kingdom | 59 |
| Belgium | 47 |
| Luxembourg | 42 |
| Netherlands | 37 |
| Austria | 34 |
| Czechia | 13 |
| Greece | 10 |
| Portugal | 9 |
| Slovakia | 9 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 85% of BMW M1s pass their MOT test first time, based on 34 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the BMW M1 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BMW recalls.