BMW M history Takes A Brutal Hit As The XM Loses Nearly Half Its Value

BMW M history usually rewards owners who buy an M badge. The BMW XM is breaking that pattern in dramatic fashion. Designed entirely by the M Division, this full-size SUV has become a lesson in how quickly a performance machine can lose its appeal.

Two Standalone Cars in BMW M history

For most of its history, the M Division upgraded existing BMWs rather than building its own. The exception was the 1979 M1, a mid-engined supercar developed for Group 5 racing. The XM arrived in 2023 as only the second bespoke M model, riding on the X7 Cluster Architecture with a hybrid V8 from BMW. Enthusiasts comparing modern exotics might also recall the Lamborghini Gallardo, which proved driver-focused supercars still hold plenty of appeal.

Depreciation Hits the XM Hard

Pricing was the first obstacle, since the XM cost $159,000 and sat nearly $60,000 above the X6 M. CarBuzz Marketplace data now values the average 2024 model at $82,791, a 47.9% drop in two years. Few chapters in BMW M history look as bleak as this one.

Why the M1 Still Commands Respect

Meanwhile, the M1 is doing the opposite. Only 453 examples were built, and Hagerty’s Valuation Tool places a mint specimen near $680,000. Adjusted for inflation, that is a near threefold gain on its original $55,000 price, and values have climbed 8.8% in the past year.

Ultimately, the XM proves that an M badge no longer guarantees value. Expect used XM prices to bottom out before the M1 stops climbing. Our prediction is simple: the SUV becomes a bargain hunter’s trophy, while the M1 remains a blue-

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