BMW Reports Record-Setting 2012

The BMW Group, which sells BMW and its MINI line, reported its best U.S. sales year in 2012, eclipsing the previous record year of 2007. BMW sold 347,583 vehicles in 2012, up 13.8 percent from the 305,418 mark a year ago.  

BMW's success was capped off by a stellar December, with 43,855 vehicle sold, an increase of 34.8 percent from the 32,545 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago.

"To turn months of critically short supply into the best year ever for the BMW Group in the U.S. is a monumental achievement, emphasizing what a customer-oriented dealer network with an agile logistics team can do," said Ludwig Willisch , President and CEO, BMW of North America. "The post-recession sales momentum that started in 2010 reached an unprecedented level in December, making us strongly confident and optimistic as we enter 2013."

For 2012, best performing vehicles included the 5 Series, up 10.3 percent to 56,798 units; the 6 Series, up 110.3 percent to 8,208 units; and the X3, up 26.6 percent to 35,173 units. 

The MINI brand reported reported the best December ever with sales of 6,456 automobiles, an increase of 13.0 percent from 2011. 

"We like to say the world is becoming more MINI and the record 2012 sales is the perfect conclusion to our 10th anniversary year in the U.S.," said Jim McDowell , Vice President, MINI USA. "We are a quick and agile brand with an expanding vehicle portfolio, a growing dealer network and a great year ahead.