Who owns BMW?
BMW is owned by BMW Group (Germany, XETRA: BMW).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Bayerische Motoren Werke AG reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Munich
- Origin
- 🇩🇪 Germany, Munich
- Founded
- 1916
- Category
- Automotive › Cars › Luxury cars
- Parent ticker
- XETRA: BMW
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About BMW
BMW built its identity on rear-wheel drive saloons and the slogan about the ultimate driving machine, used since 1974. Its kidney grille has appeared on every model since 1933 and has grown steadily larger, to persistent public complaint. The company sells more cars than either of its British marques by a wide margin, and its M performance division has operated as a separate subsidiary since 1972.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of BMW?
The parent company of BMW is BMW Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in Germany.
Is BMW German?
Yes. BMW originated in Germany in 1916 and its owner, BMW Group, is also headquartered in Germany.
Is BMW still owned by BMW Group?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, BMW is still owned by BMW Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] BMW Group Annual Report 2025 — Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Annual report, published 18 March 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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