Largest BMW M gathering for 50th anniversary and Malaysia Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Over 120 BMW M cars gathered here on Sept 16 to celebrate the 59th Malaysia Day and 50 years of the automaker's motorsports division.

The M vehicles on display spanned generations, further fuelling the passion for BMW M amongst the local community of owners, motorsports enthusiasts and fans.

The “M” in the BMW M Series stands for “Motorsport”, and the M Series was initially created to facilitate BMW’s racing programme.

Over time, the M programme began to supplement BMW's vehicle lineup with modified vehicle models, which are now available to the general public.

These new M Series vehicles have modified engines, transmissions, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics, and exterior modifications to set them apart from their BWM counterparts.


May 24, 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the foundation of M.

As part of the "///M for Malaysia Day" celebrations, BMW Group Malaysia announced and awarded the winners of the search for the oldest BMW M models of each model series in the country – a nationwide contest that was held in May this year, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of M.

Three of the six winning BMW M models were placed on special display at the Malaysia Day gathering for public viewing.

Winners of the contest, in no particular order, are:
1. Han Kim Leng, 1981 BMW M535i (E12)
2. Harris Mah Kar Keat – 1988 BMW M3 (E30)
3. Lim Shin Tom – 1991 BMW M5
4. Gan Kian Yeh – 2006 BMW M6 (E63)
5. Tan Kai Che – 2015 BMW M4
6. Tee Yee Jiuh – 2017 BMW M2


"It is a true delight to witness this passion that Malaysians have for the brand in full strength, demonstrating not only their pride and love for our motorsport division but for Malaysia on such a significant day as well," said BMW Group Malaysia managing director Hans de Visser.

"We hope that the Most Powerful Letter in the World will continue to resonate with the diverse yet close-knit BMW M community here.”