2011 BMW 1M
Presentation
This Valencia Orange Metallic 2011 BMW 1M is one of 983 cars delivered to North America during the model’s single-year production run. It was sold new at BMW of North Haven in Connecticut and has remained registered in that state until the seller’s purchase in 2019 from the son of its original owner. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, the car features a black Boston leather interior, 19″ Style 359M alloy wheels, xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable front sport seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. This 1M has 69k miles and is offered with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
This Valencia Orange Metallic 2011 BMW 1M is one of 983 cars delivered to North America during the model’s single-year production run. It was sold new at BMW of North Haven in Connecticut and has remained registered in that state until the seller’s purchase in 2019 from the son of its original owner. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline-six linked with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, the car features a black Boston leather interior, 19″ Style 359M alloy wheels, xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable front sport seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. This 1M has 69k miles and is offered with a window sticker, the owner’s manual, service records, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
This example is one of 435 cars finished in Valencia Orange Metallic (B44) for the North American market, and features model-specific bumper covers, side skirts, flared fenders, and quad exhaust outlets. Additional details include xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming side mirrors, a trunk lid spoiler, and LED taillights. The seller states that the car has been refinished, and paint protection film was applied around the body, headlights, and taillights.
The 19″ Style 359M alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The 1M utilizes suspension and braking components sourced from the contemporary M3 and features Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with M Dynamic Mode (MDM) as well as Dynamic Brake Control. Stopping power is from black-finished calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated rotors at each corner. The brake pads and rotors were replaced in 2022, and the brake fluid was changed in 2026.
The cabin features heated power-adjustable front sport seats and rear bucket seats upholstered in black Boston leather with orange contrast stitching, and Alcantara upholstery accents the shift boot, doors, and dashboard. Features include BMW Assist, a BMW Business CD stereo, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
The leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel features tri-color stitching and frames a 180-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 7k-rpm redline as well as gauges for fuel level and oil temperature. The digital odometer indicates 69k miles, approximately 22k of which were added under current ownership.
The twin-turbocharged 3.0L N54B30 inline-six was factory rated at 335 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, with an overboost function allowing for an additional 37 lb-ft of torque in short bursts. The fuel injector and spark plugs were replaced in 2021, an Evolution Racewerks aluminum charge pipe was installed in 2022, and the DMTL module was replaced in 2025.
Sold on 08/14/2026 for $55,500 to MaikoR
Bids & Comments
MaikoR 0
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 17:44
Bid in the amount of $55,500
Nsxr2
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 17:42
Bid in the amount of $55,000
Aug 14, 2026 · 17:40
Yes, that is correct about the items that were replaced.
MaikoR
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 17:40
Bid in the amount of $54,500
Ballvalve
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 17:39
Bid in the amount of $54,000
Aug 14, 2026 · 17:38
So it looks like approximately $8K in parts were replaced during refurbishment. All the glass, both mirrors, headlamps, and taillights? Am I reading the invoice correctly?
Aug 14, 2026 · 17:29
This is technically a 2-owner car. I bought it from the original owner's son, who inherited the car. Lots of care have gone into this car.
MaikoR
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 15:09
Bid in the amount of $53,500
Aug 14, 2026 · 03:03
Great-looking car, @Vicopel. Clearly well cared for. Hope this ends strong. Very rare spec with no nav
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:59
All U.S.-spec 1Ms had adaptive xenons as standard, meaning the low beams swivel horizontally based on steering input.
Great-looking car, @Vicopel. Clearly well cared for. Hope this ends strong. Very rare spec with no nav
Great-looking car, @Vicopel. Clearly well cared for. Hope this ends strong. Very rare spec with no nav
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:54
That’s it for me! It’s been fun but too rich for my blood
ravil
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:49
Bid in the amount of $52,600
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:44
Bid in the amount of $52,082
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:44
I don’t recall stating that the headlights on the car are the adaptive version. Meaning, they turn in the direction the car is going or they can also be set to be fixed. I thought it would be appropriate to mention that.
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:40
@whynotbuyit - Thank you for noticing my car. You are correct, that area is the same that WOB uses to shoot his videos. I have not had a chance to interact with that seller. I have lived in the area for many years. I remember there was nothing but open space. Most of the commercial buildings seen in the video are fairly new.
ravil
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:40
Bid in the amount of $50,700
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:34
Bid in the amount of $50,082
ravil
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:33
Bid in the amount of $49,500
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:32
Bid in the amount of $49,082
IanJ0824
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:32
Bid in the amount of $48,824
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:31
Bid in the amount of $47,082
IanJ0824
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:30
Bid in the amount of $46,500
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:14
Bid in the amount of $45,082
IanJ0824
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:12
Bid in the amount of $44,000
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:05
Bid in the amount of $43,082
IanJ0824
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 02:04
Bid in the amount of $42,824
Aug 14, 2026 · 01:59
Bid in the amount of $39,082
Bidder47
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 01:56
Bid in the amount of $38,000
IanJ0824
Bid
Aug 14, 2026 · 01:46
Bid in the amount of $36,082
Aug 13, 2026 · 23:30
Bid in the amount of $34,082
trogers00
Bid
Aug 13, 2026 · 23:26
Bid in the amount of $33,332
Aug 13, 2026 · 16:48
Bid in the amount of $33,082
rafylocon
Bid
Aug 13, 2026 · 16:40
Bid in the amount of $32,500
Aug 13, 2026 · 16:03
@Klesk4000 - The high pressure fuel pump has not been replaced, no issues with it at this time. The mechanic tested the pump during the fuel injectors replacement. He confirmed it was working properly. The injectors are index 12, OEM parts. I remember the injectors took about 2 months to arrive from
Germany. Hope this helps.
Germany. Hope this helps.
Aug 13, 2026 · 15:27
Has the high pressure fuel pump been replaced? What index are the injectors?
Aug 13, 2026 · 15:26
@iwantafireorangee92m3 - The final invoice for the paint work has been submitted. Some of the parts that were removed in the process could have been reused. However, I decided to have new original BMW parts to be installed instead.
Aug 13, 2026 · 14:38
@Vicopel, thanks for the service records, could you also attach the paintwork documents?
Aug 13, 2026 · 13:49
@iwantafireorangee92m3 - Regarding the engine carbon buildup cleaning, it has not been done. However, when the fuel injectors were replaced, the mechanic did a camera inspection to check for carbon buildup as part of the process. He found no need to conduct a cleaning because there was no presence of buildup. He is big on addressing small things before they get worse. Pics of maintenance work will follow shortly.
Aug 13, 2026 · 03:55
Any chance you’d be able to post the latest service records (prior 3-4 years)?
Also, has it ever had a carbon cleaning?
Also, has it ever had a carbon cleaning?
Aug 13, 2026 · 03:53
Bid in the amount of $32,082
jakegander
Bid
Aug 13, 2026 · 03:23
Bid in the amount of $31,000
Aug 13, 2026 · 03:16
Bid in the amount of $30,082
Aug 13, 2026 · 03:01
@mingardia - A drive video has been posted.
jakegander
Bid
Aug 13, 2026 · 03:00
Bid in the amount of $28,750
Aug 13, 2026 · 02:16
Bid in the amount of $28,500
GeomancerJ
Bid
Aug 13, 2026 · 01:56
Bid in the amount of $28,250
Aug 12, 2026 · 18:26
@mingardia - I will try to shoot a driving video soon and get it submitted.
Aug 12, 2026 · 18:16
got a driving video?
Aug 12, 2026 · 15:06
I wanted to note that the paint job on the car was done by a reputable body shop in the area. They work on high end vehicles and their work is top notch. However, they are not cheap. The total cost for the paint job on my car was shy of $27,000. In addition, the PPF was $6,000 and it was applied by a highly regarded vehicle wrap company in the area. I knew that repainting the whole car was a bit if leap to take. At the end I am glad I did it, not only because I wanted the paint to be free of nicks and rock chips, but also because I could drive the car without the worry of further damage. Documentation about that work done is included with the car.
Aug 12, 2026 · 03:54
@mingardia - The car has never tuned. That computer was reprogrammed after the DMTL pump/module was replaced. A service document related to that service is included in the maintenance history of the car.
Aug 11, 2026 · 23:34
I see in car fax the computer was reprogrammed .. was that a tune?
mingardia
Bid
Aug 10, 2026 · 19:37
Bid in the amount of $28,000
Aug 10, 2026 · 18:01
As many people may be aware, Valencia Orange takes on different tones depending on the lighting and angles.
Aug 10, 2026 · 14:37
This would be the 1M to buy: Reasonable miles, well-maintained, best color, slight imperfections so it can be driven and enjoyed, not sit in a garage only to be buffed with a diaper.
Aug 10, 2026 · 14:06
I bought one of these in 2011 and daily drove it for 13 years, accumulating 65k miles.
These are great cars. One of the last generations of cars with hydraulic power steering, which offers superb weighting and feel.
Weak points on all them are the charge pipes (addressed here) and a footwell control module and not much else.
Mine was white, this is the much more desirable launch color featured in the car magazines (remember those?).
GLWTA
These are great cars. One of the last generations of cars with hydraulic power steering, which offers superb weighting and feel.
Weak points on all them are the charge pipes (addressed here) and a footwell control module and not much else.
Mine was white, this is the much more desirable launch color featured in the car magazines (remember those?).
GLWTA
S14MPower
Bid
Aug 9, 2026 · 18:43
Bid in the amount of $25,000
Aug 8, 2026 · 18:14
For those that don’t know, the charge pipe was the weak link from the factory. The fact that this car has an aftermarket charge pipe is a positive, not a negative.
Aug 8, 2026 · 13:56
@Vicopel - Thanks for the effort to add those pics and putting in the $$$/time to preserve one of the world's great cars! The next owner is getting a great driver with perfect paint. A great combination.
Aug 8, 2026 · 07:24
Beautiful car! Good luck with the auction.
Aug 7, 2026 · 20:42
Currently the paint is free of chips or nicks. If you view the pictures with a high resolution device you will see there are no imperfections. The PPF is working as expected.
Aug 7, 2026 · 20:25
@SomeBuddy -Sorry, I misspelled your name. See below
Aug 7, 2026 · 20:23
@SomeBoddy - Those pics are before the paint job was done. It really bothered me seeing those on the car. I had to get rid off them.
Jahmakn
Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 20:12
Bid in the amount of $21,000
Aug 7, 2026 · 19:41
@vicopel The 6 photos of paint imperfections - is that the current state or was that before the repaint?
Aug 7, 2026 · 19:29
I want to note that NO body fillers were used in the process. There were NO dents in any of the panels.
Aug 7, 2026 · 19:00
Additional pics below.
Aug 7, 2026 · 18:58
@Daz - I uploaded some pics of the panels with paint imperfections. I will upload some pics during the paint work next.
ReluctantRacer
Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 18:21
Bid in the amount of $20,435
Aug 7, 2026 · 17:42
@vytas - Yes, the tranny and differential fluids have been changed.
Aug 7, 2026 · 17:13
Interesting and expensive choice to respray the car. I understand the desire from an OCD perspective. Any pics of the car before or during the prep? Also this is the first I've seen of a world wide production number plate (pic 208). I've seen individual country number plates (Canadian and UK) but not total production. Was the plate available though BMW? GLWTA
Aug 7, 2026 · 16:52
The best modern M car. GLWTA!
Aug 7, 2026 · 16:48
Since there are approx. 69K miles on the vehicle, has the trany fluid been changed?
SomeBuddy
Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 15:43
Bid in the amount of $20,111
Aug 7, 2026 · 02:08
I am the owner of this BMW 1M. I just wanted to drop a few notes regarding the history of car.
I am technically the second owner, even though the Carfax states there have been two previous owners. I purchased the car from the son of the original owner, who was an older gentleman. He eventually passed the car on to his son, who was not a car guy and decided to sell it. I ended up buying the car from him in 2019.
I have serviced the car regularly to make sure it runs great at all times. I enjoy doing some of the work myself. I have done all the oil changes and some other maintenance. However, for most involved or technical work I have a local independent BMW shop to do the work. The owner is a highly trained BMW master tech, who used to work for a local BMW dealership.
In the past the car had the electric coolant pump replaced and the coolant system drained and refilled with fresh OEM coolant. A brake fluid service was performed at the same time. Also, the DMTL pump (Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage) was replaced. The fuel injectors and spark plugs have been changed. The brake rotors and pads have been replaced, the charge pipe has been upgraded to an aluminum pipe.
The car has been repainted due to small rock chips in several panels. I decided to have it painted because I am little of an OCD person and the paint nicks/chips kept bothering me. I picked a body ship recommended by the local BMW and Porsche dealerships. I also did some research on the shop myself before letting them do the work. I was very pleased with the work they did. To prevent any damage to the paint I decided to install a Paint Protection Film by a highly reputable shop in the area. They used the XPEL Ultimate Plus film, which was the best product in the market at the time. The total cost for the PPF was more than $6,000. I waited two months after the car was painted before the PPF was applied. Please note, the car was repainted not due to an accident, but due to paint imperfections on several body panels.
Additional work has been done to the car and all the previous maintenance documents and receipts will be included. The 1M comes with the original window sticker, two original keys, all the owner's manual booklets, and the BMW poster. The car has all OEM equipment, with the exception of the charge pipe. There are no modifications.
I pride myself to provide my cars with the proper maintenance, and this car is no exception. There is nothing that needs attention as far as maintenance.
I will try my best to be engaged in the auction as much as possible. I will try my best to answer questions as quick as possible.
I am technically the second owner, even though the Carfax states there have been two previous owners. I purchased the car from the son of the original owner, who was an older gentleman. He eventually passed the car on to his son, who was not a car guy and decided to sell it. I ended up buying the car from him in 2019.
I have serviced the car regularly to make sure it runs great at all times. I enjoy doing some of the work myself. I have done all the oil changes and some other maintenance. However, for most involved or technical work I have a local independent BMW shop to do the work. The owner is a highly trained BMW master tech, who used to work for a local BMW dealership.
In the past the car had the electric coolant pump replaced and the coolant system drained and refilled with fresh OEM coolant. A brake fluid service was performed at the same time. Also, the DMTL pump (Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage) was replaced. The fuel injectors and spark plugs have been changed. The brake rotors and pads have been replaced, the charge pipe has been upgraded to an aluminum pipe.
The car has been repainted due to small rock chips in several panels. I decided to have it painted because I am little of an OCD person and the paint nicks/chips kept bothering me. I picked a body ship recommended by the local BMW and Porsche dealerships. I also did some research on the shop myself before letting them do the work. I was very pleased with the work they did. To prevent any damage to the paint I decided to install a Paint Protection Film by a highly reputable shop in the area. They used the XPEL Ultimate Plus film, which was the best product in the market at the time. The total cost for the PPF was more than $6,000. I waited two months after the car was painted before the PPF was applied. Please note, the car was repainted not due to an accident, but due to paint imperfections on several body panels.
Additional work has been done to the car and all the previous maintenance documents and receipts will be included. The 1M comes with the original window sticker, two original keys, all the owner's manual booklets, and the BMW poster. The car has all OEM equipment, with the exception of the charge pipe. There are no modifications.
I pride myself to provide my cars with the proper maintenance, and this car is no exception. There is nothing that needs attention as far as maintenance.
I will try my best to be engaged in the auction as much as possible. I will try my best to answer questions as quick as possible.
2010E89
Bid
Aug 3, 2026 · 21:57
Bid in the amount of $12,345
Azizeh
Bid
Aug 1, 2026 · 15:43
Bid in the amount of $11,000
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