MODERN CLASSICS 45
Apocket-sizedsuper-coupe
Although the 1M is a
comparatively recent car,
in the grand scheme of
things, don’t assume that
the car will be free of
issues. There have been a
few recalls, for starters,
so check with a dealer for
info. Otherwise, mileage
is the critical factor for
1Ms and you need to be
able to categorically
prove any example’s
recorded mileage.
Ostroff further advises
to check for evidence
of the running-in
service at around the
1200-mile mark.
£50,000
£40,000
£30,000
£20,000
£10,000
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2010 2015 2020 2025
Price new
in 2011:
£39,440
Price
now:
Price in £50,000
2015:
£45,000
Price in
2025:
£58,000
JONATHAN OSTROFF HEXAGON MODERN CLASSICS
'BMW CREATED AN INSTANT CLASSIC: IT’S GOT THAT
FAMOUS STRAIGHT-SIX ENGINE AND A MANUAL BOX'
VALUE NOW
£50,000
VALUE IN 2025
£58,000
I BOUGHT ONE PETER ALLEN
‘The limited run ensured rarity,
which flagged it out as
investment-grade motoring.
The car demands driver
involvement and it’s an experience which
continues to demonstrate that the “M”
division still knew how to do proper back-
to-basics dynamic cars. Two words: deep
joy. Prices have softened a bit recently for
higher-mileage cars, but this is unlikely to
last as the lower-milers catch up.’
£60,000
