BMW CLUB UMBRELLA AND JURISDICTION

BMW Clubs International Council – BMW Club Umbrella Organisations Around the World

JURISDICTION BMWCIC

The BMW Clubs International Council currently brings together 16 BMW Club Umbrella Organisations all over the world

ÁFRICA

BMW Clubs Africa - BMWCIC

AMERICA

BMW CAR CLUB OF AMERICA - BMWCIC
BMW Riders Association (RA)
BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (MOA)

ASIA

BMW Clubs Asia - BMWCIC

AUSTRALIA

BMW Clubs Australia - BMWCIC

CANADA

BMW Clubs Canada - BMWCIC

EUROPA

BMW Clubs Europe (BCE)
BMW Clubs Europe Federation (BCEF)

JAPAN

BMW Clubs Japan
BMW Motorrad Club Japan

LATINOAMÉRICA

BMW Clubs Latin American Federation (BMWCLAF)

MIDDLE EAST

BMW Clubs Middle East

NEW ZEALAND.

BMW Car Club of New Zealand - BMWCIC
BMW Owners Register of New Zealand - BMWCIC

Important:

Interference with legal jurisdiction is not permitted, even if the country is geographically within the same region as the BMWCLAF.

For example, Puerto Rico is geographically located in Latin America/the Caribbean but is legally a U.S. territory. Therefore, any new BMW car or motorcycle club seeking official status in this country must necessarily apply to one of the Official BMW Club Umbrella Organisations in the United States.

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AMERICA

BMW CAR CLUB OF AMERICA - BMWCIC
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The mission of the BMW Car Club of America is to enhance the BMW experience and lifestyle through camaraderie, education and social responsibility. We strive to create a premier car club experience by providing services, support, information and activities that promote friendship and enjoyment while encouraging social awareness and responsibility. Members of the club are eligible for exclusive rebates, discounts on BMW parts and services, member-only events and print issues of the BMW Car Club Magazine in both Roundel and BimmerLife editions. 

BMW Riders Association (RA)
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The BMW Riders Association (RA) is an all-volunteer community of passionate riders led by dedicated, responsive and motivated directors. Riding skills, safety and expertise form the core of our community. We share information extensively though our club’s magazine, On the Level (OTL), social media and through interaction amongst our members and leaders. The ‘Ride Attitude’: friends having fun together riding their BMW motorcycles.

BMW Motorcycle Owners of America (MOA)
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Our mission is building a vibrant community, inspiring enthusiasts to connect, sharing our passion for motorcycles. Our focus is highlighting how BMW riders are unique, but can share a similar passion! Our special event is the BMW MOA National Rally. We have members throughout the world, but concentrated in North America.

LATIN AMERICA

BMW Clubs Latin American Federation (BMWCLAF)
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We are present in 33 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (BMW Official Clubs Cars and Motorcycles), bringing together more than 5.000 enthusiasts of the BMW brand. Our main objective is to formalise the BMW Cars or Motorcycles Clubs and chapters that legally exist in Latin America and the Caribbean or are to be formed in the future, all in accordance with the laws of each country and guidelines established by the BMW Clubs International Council and BMWCLAF, as well as the correct use of the registered trademarks BMW, BMW M, BMW Motorrad, BMW i and their logos. 

CANADA

BMW Clubs Canada - BMWCIC
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The mission of BMW Clubs Canada is to support our membership taking part in rider and advanced driver education, as well as technical, cultural and social activities. We are the umbrella covering official clubs in Canada and are home to both car and motorcycle clubs. Because of the large country (10 million km2) and low population (40 million), our clubs each have their own local character and focus. The umbrella operates as the main hub for communication between clubs.

EUROPA

BMW Clubs Europe (BCE)
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BMW Clubs Europa e. V. (BCE) unites many countries in Europe from east to west. The different cultures make the work very exciting. Normally, there is always a big Europe meeting on Ascension Day weekend. BCE is the successor of the original global federation of the BMW Clubs, which was created on 20 May 1961. In order to do justice to all clubs worldwide, a new route was taken in 1981 and the International Council was formed, founding the present BCE in February 1981 in Hockenheim.

BMW Clubs Europe Federation (BCEF)
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BCEF’s mission is to ensure that national clubs belonging to BCEF are official BMW Clubs, and as such will receive the benefits of recognition by BMW AG and the BMW Clubs International Council. To provide a communications link between officially recognised national BMW Clubs, their members in and from outside BCEF and BMW Clubs International Council, BMW Clubs & Community Management and BMW companies globally. To promote friendship between different BCEF clubs and their members. 

ASIA

BMW Clubs Asia - BMWCIC
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To provide the community with a platform to enhance and engage with the BMW brand experience. The event that brings all the clubs together physically is our Annual General Meeting held every year in a different club’s nation. Each club has their own events throughout the calendar year. BMW Clubs Asia – truly Asia!

JAPAN

BMW Clubs Japan
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Our core mission is to share BMW’s historical value with our member clubs and everyone who loves the BMW brand. We also carry out various activities to maximise the brand value. Established in Japan in 1995. The 20th anniversary commemorative project was held in 2015. The 30th anniversary commemorative project is planned for 2025. Active only in Japan.

BMW Motorrad Club Japan
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A club that uses BMW motorcycles as a volunteer organisation of the Japanese Red Cross Society to carry out rescue activities in the event of a disaster. Volunteer activities that take advantage of the mobility of the motorbike and the loading capacity of the BMW motorbike. Participation in disaster-prevention drills in Tokyo.

AUSTRALIA

BMW Clubs Australia - BMWCIC
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BMW Clubs Australia consists of 16 BMW Clubs within Australia. There are 9 BMW Car Clubs and 7 BMW Motorcycle Clubs. Each year, there is a BMW Clubs Australia national rally, which alternates between BMW Car and BMW Motorcycle Clubs. Look up the BMWCA calendar and join us. Each BMW Club has its own events, including rallies, drives, motorsport and social events. Our mission is to provide interesting activities to encourage BMW owners to join official BMW Clubs and to give them the opportunity to meet other BMW Club members within Australia and other worldwide BMW umbrellas.

MIDDLE EAST

BMW Clubs Middle East
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BMW Clubs Middle East was founded in 2017, with the mission to be the authority in the region for providing guidance, support and nurturing the development of accredited BMW owner’s clubs in the region, while maintaining BMW’s brand image. Bimmerfest UAE and the Annual Ramadan Gathering are part of our special events in the Middle East. BMW Clubs Middle East currently exists in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Lebanon, and it is planned to expand to other countries later this year. Uniting the passion for the ultimate driving experience.

ÁFRICA

BMW Clubs Africa - BMWCIC
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Club life in Africa can be traced back to 1981 when the BMW Club of South Africa was formed in Johannesburg, representing both cars and motorcycles. In 1983/4 the club became a member of the International Council. The umbrella club for Africa was formalised in 1989 and restructured in 1994, and Clubs Africa was created to be the representative body of its member clubs. We have clubs in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana. 

NEW ZEALAND

BMW Car Club of New Zealand - BMWCIC
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To promote the BMW marque to owners and prospective owners, or enthusiasts of the BMW marque in New Zealand. The people who become members of our club are all enthusiasts, which makes them special in our eyes. We all enjoy all types of club events and appreciating our BMWs, old or new. Our National Festival of BMW Car Club New Zealand held in March each year. This is an opportunity for all members and chapters to come and join together to celebrate our enjoyment of the marque. 

BMW Owners Register of New Zealand - BMWCIC
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Our vision is that the BMW Motorcycle Club Aotearoa New Zealand is the motorcycle ‘club of choice’ for those who own or have an interest in BMW motorcycles. The camaraderie and participation of our members in the club’s activities, and the dedication and passion of our members to the BMW brand, particulary our volunteers and Elected Members. Our Annual Rally is the Club’s premier event occuring on a weekend in January of each year, and includes the Club’s Annual General Meeting.