Group · Germany · since 1916
BMWWhat does BMW own?
BMW has no controlling parent company as of 2026. BMW controls Mini and Rolls-Royce.
- HQ Munich
- Founded 1916
- Ownership changes tracked 3
Ownership timeline
← rows are shareholders in BMW. → rows are stakes BMW held in others. Darker bars mean bigger stakes.
Every stake, year by year
| Years | Stake | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1994–2000 | 100% | Holds BMC / British Leyland / Rover Rover Group · view 1994 on map |
| 2000–today | 100% | Holds Mini · view 2000 on map |
| 2003–today | 100% | Holds Rolls-Royce BMW gets the Rolls-Royce name · view 2003 on map |
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Brands controlled by BMW
Quick answers
- Who owns BMW?
- BMW has no controlling parent company as of 2026.
- When was BMW founded?
- BMW dates back to 1916. It is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
- What does BMW own?
- BMW controls Mini and Rolls-Royce.