BMW 1M Coupe

About this Collectable

BMW 1M Coupe

The 1M Coupé is one of the most fun cars BMW has released in the last 20 years. Rear-wheel drive with limited slip, a manual gearbox and a 340bhp six-in-line are all the ingredients for a fun package. And all in fat compact bodywork. 
There has never been a true M version of the 1-series hatchback, but in 2010 BMW came out with the 1M Coupé. The 1M obviously has a six-in-line under the hood, good for 340 hp and 450 Nm of torque. With the overboost function, even up to 500 Nm. Track width increased at both the front and rear, and of course the braking system was also modified. To put everything neatly on the road and fill the clapped-out wheel arches. The 1M shares a good portion of its chassis with the M3 E92. Although the 1M has to make do with less horsepower, this little bombshell is almost as fast as the M3, with a 0-100 time of 4.9 seconds. More importantly, the 1M is lighter, more compact and more playful. Besides, the 1M is one of the rarest M models of which only 6300 were made. That's 3x as few as were produced of the BMW E30 M3. I don't think we need to explain what happened to the prices of the E30 M3 in recent years....

The 1M is and remains an imposing car with its widened wheel arches, four exhaust tips and 19-inch competition rims. Finished in Black Sapphire Metallic with plenty of alcantara and contrasting orange stitching in the interior. This 1M has had all the attention it deserves.  Delivered in Belgium on 14 July 2011 and serviced by the BMW dealer in Ostend. In April 2018, the 1M came to the Netherlands, obviously with a correct Carpass. Maintenance then took place at the BMW specialist, viz Auto Vitel in Waalwijk. The previous owner was not satisfied with the standard 340hp and brought his car to Turbo specialist ‘Pure Turbos’ for a ‘cure’. For over 8000,- euros, you won't have any more complaints about the power with a stage 2 tuning. Via the supplied MHD App (the super licence is included), you can switch between 400hp and 600NM or 503hp and 723NM. By the way, those who want to bring the car back to original: The original turbos and air filter are included. In addition, the known weaknesses of the N54 have been taken into account right away to make it an even more reliable car. Also, optically, a few minor nuances have been added to spice up the car. Fortunately, the lightweight front lip is indestructible.

Our opinion

A 1M as it should be. Just those nice upgrades that make it even more special than it already is. The purist might undo the modifications, but the true driving enthusiast can certainly appreciate it. The power is more than enough to humiliate the current M3. By the way, it is not a jettisoned track tiger, but a neatly maintained and driven specimen from a true enthusiast.
It was already dubbed the successor to the legendary E30 M3 at its introduction, and the longer we look at it, the more often we think this is simply right. 

Equipment

This BMW is equipped ex-factory with:

- S2N6A BMW LM rim M Y-spoke 359
- S216A Hydro steering servotronic
- S249A Multifunction v steering wheel
- S321A Exterior parts in body colour
- S481A Sports seat
- S540A Cruise control
- S420A Black-out windows
- S423A Floor mat in velour
- S494A Seat heater for driver/passenger
- S502A Headlight cleaning system
- S507A Park Distance Control (PDC), rear
- S522A Xenon light
- S534A Automatic air conditioning
- S609A Navigation system Professional
- S760A High-gloss Shadow line

Modifications

The N54 unfortunately has its weaknesses so these have been upgraded to make it as reliable as possible. 

- Pure Turbos Cast 600 
- VRSF 2’ silicone inlets 
- VRSF alu upgrade outlet 
- T-map sensor 
- FTP upgrade recurculating valves 
- Stage 2 LPFP Precision Raceworks 
- Wagner EVO2 comp intercooler 
- Mosselman thermostat 
- Chargepipe N54 Evolution Raceworks 
- VRSF Downpipes 

The exterior has also been made to taste through: 

- Lightweight front lip (indestructible) 
- OEM carbon rear spoiler lip 
- Carbon RZ style diffuser 
- 10mm H&R spacers all round 
- Class 5 alarm system (class 3 alarm system + vehicle tracking system with certificate) 
- GYEON Mohs evo+ glass coating (03-2024) 
- GYEON rim coating (08-2024)
- DEFA Alarm system

Notes

The car is in excellent condition, according to the owner still completely in first paint. In the rear screen there are 2 very small dents that are hardly visible. Furthermore, the right headlight has a few spots. All modifications are nicely documented with invoices.

Recent service history

This 1M has always been serviced by a BMW dealer and specialists

14-07-2011 - 0km - BMW Centrauto Wijnegem
21-09-2011 - 2.034km - M-Training BMW Centrauto Wijnegem
02-08-2012 - 7,181km - Service BMW Central Vehicle Wijnegem
16-11-2015 - 28,340km - Service 
10-10-2017 - 44,345km - Full service Verhelst BMW Oostende
14-01-2021 - 53,059km - Full service BMW specialist FES Tuning
28-04-2022 - 58.369km - Service Auto Vitel BMW specialist
02-08-2022 - 60.517km - Oil change Auto Vitel BMW specialist
17-10-2023 - 63.737km - Oil change Vakgarage Troost
13-03-2024 - 66,475km - Shock absorber and differential oil change Supreme car store

Included in sale

- Two keys
- Remote control alarm
- Original Turbo and air filter
- Booklets, invoices

About the seller

Nick bought the car a year ago to add to his collection. It was always a dream to own a BMW 1M Coupé. He got the chance to buy it, but actually knew he couldn't stay long because of the upcoming purchase of a house. That moment has now arrived and so the gorgeous BMW 1M can go out the door. He has owned a lot of cars but this is still number one, with so much feeling, emotion and control! There are few cars that can match this.

Summary

Seller - Nick
Seller type - Private
Location - Overijssel
Registration number - SL-778-B
Chassis number - WBSUR91000VS62705
Year of construction - 2011
Mileage - 68,124 km
Demonstration - Yes including Carpass, NAP and booklets
Warranty - No
VAT/Margin car - Margin
Bodywork - Coupé
Engine - 3.0 turbocharged six-cylinder, 400-500hp
Drive - Rear-wheel drive with limited slip
Transmission - 6-speed manual transmission
Exterior - Black Sapphire Metallic 
Interior - Black
Upholstery - Leather
Smoking car - No
Owners - 3 previous owners
Tyres - Michelin Supersport, 245-35-19, >5mm, DOT 2021 and 265-35-19, >4mm

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