BMW Club Moldova

About

BMW Club Moldova — history, mission & people

We started as a small group of like-minded people and grew into one of the most active car clubs in the country.

History

How it all began

BMW Club Moldova's history began in August 2002, when the club was officially registered in the Republic of Moldova. Founder and first president Samir Aliev brought together a small group of BMW enthusiasts into a close-knit family. That same year, the club joined the European family of BMW Clubs Europe.

The club unites BMW owners across generations — from 1970s classics to the newest models — as well as those who are just about to get their first "Bavarian". The club's goals include promoting motoring culture and the BMW brand in Moldova, technical support for owners, safe driving culture, and the development of motorsport.

Today the club brings together 44+ members across Moldova. Over more than two decades it has organised festivals, rallies and technical meetups, as well as autoslalom and drag racing competitions — remaining one of the most active car communities in the country.

🎂 The club celebrates its birthday every year on July 27
02
2002
Club founded
Official registration in Moldova, founder and first president Samir Aliev. That same year the club joined BMW Clubs Europe
09
2009
First BMW Festival
A small show at Moldexpo — the start of the club's main tradition. From 2010 the festival went international, moving to the Vadul lui Vodă airfield
11
2011
Club website & autoslalom
The official club website launched; with support from Moldova's Motoring Federation (FARM), the first Moldovan Autoslalom Championship was organised
12
2012
650 cars
A record BMW Festival gathering brought together 650 cars from several countries
13
2013
Joined forces with BMWForum.md
The club and forum combined efforts; new leadership was elected, headed by Andrei Kanțer. Founder Samir Aliev became the club's Honorary President
15
2015
Drag Day
The club organised drag racing competitions at the Leadoveni airfield — around 50 participants, including guests from Romania
16
2016
BMW's 100th anniversary
The anniversary festival marking BMW's 100th anniversary drew more than 700 cars and 8,000 visitors — with guests from Romania for the first time
The club received an official invitation to take part in celebrating the brand's 100th anniversary in Munich
26
2026
Today
44+ members across Moldova, a member of the BMW Clubs Europe family since 2002

Documents

Club Charter

The full charter of BMW Club Moldova — a nonprofit association registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova. Available in Romanian and Russian.

Download the Charter (PDF)

Our values

Mission & principles

Our mission is to unite BMW owners in Moldova into a professional, friendly and active community.

Quality

BMW is not just a car — it's a standard. We bring that conviction to everything we do.

Passion

We don't just drive BMWs — we live them. Every meetup is filled with genuine enthusiasm.

Community

Over the years we've become a family. Mutual support is the foundation of our club.

Inclusivity

From classic E30s to the latest G-series — there's a place for every BMW owner.

Benefits

What membership gives you

Event access

Priority registration for all rallies, drives and club meetups

Technical support

Tips and help from experienced enthusiast mechanics in the club

Partner discounts

Special deals from AutoTechnic, Pirelli, Shell and others

Car gallery

Your car in the club's official gallery

Club merch

BMW Club Moldova branded gear for members

Closed events

Invitations to closed new-model presentations and test drives from BMW Moldova dealer

How to join

Membership process

Before joining, candidates go through a kind of trial by time — membership is earned through involvement in club life, not a one-off payment.

Who can apply

  • Active members of the club forum
  • Those who have taken part in club life for a year — attending meetups and events, helping organise them
  • Candidates recommended by one Board member, or by two club members with 3+ years of membership

How to apply

1

Fill in the registration form

Download the PDF form, fill it in, and email a scan along with a copy of your passport to bmwclubmoldova2002@gmail.com. Applications are accepted through December 31

Download the form (PDF)
2

Wait for the Board's decision

At the start of the year, the Board meeting reviews all applications and decides on admitting candidates

3

Pay the membership fee

The annual fee is 1500 MDL, due by February 28 of that year. An unpaid fee cancels membership

4

Receive your club card

A personalised, internationally recognised membership card is valid for 1 year and issued in early May, at the season opening

Registering on the forum alone does not make you a club member — membership follows only the process above.

Application

I want to join the club

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