BMW 850i E31 Handschalter (1991)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 134 photos
• Paint thickness measurement
• Video including engine running
• Highly sought-after V12 manual transmission
• Mileage of 144,531 kilometers, largely documented in the service history

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1991
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 5.0-liter V12 with 300 hp
• Transmission: 6-speed manual
• Exterior color: Metallic blue
• Interior: Light gray leather
• TÜV valid until September 2027
• H-license plate available
• Features:
  • Automatic climate control
  • Sunroof
  • Power seats
  • Heated seats
  • Cruise control
  • Power rear sunshade

Condition

Exterior

• The vehicle's exterior color is blue metallic
• The body is free of dents and there are no known deep scratches
• The paint is in good condition, showing slight signs of wear (stone chips and light scratches), which can be removed through refinishing
• The right side was repainted due to a parking bump during previous ownership
• There is no known rust
• The tires have approximately 7-8 mm of tread

Interior

• Light gray leather interior
• The interior is completely original, very well-maintained, and clean, with only slight signs of age
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The BMW is ready to drive
• The engine runs flawlessly and is the original engine (matching numbers)
• All features are in working order; however, the radio requires a code that is unknown
• The battery has been replaced
• Last service in 2023

History

Ownership history

• 4 owners in total
• August 2025 to present: current owner
• 1993 to 2025: Mother-in-law of the current owner
• The first owner was BMW itself; the second owner was a company

Service history

• Last service in 2023
• Previous services performed in 2022 and 2021
• Service record book maintained through 1998
• Recent work: Battery inspection and replacement

Documents

• Old vehicle registration certificate
• New vehicle registration certificate
• Service record (with gaps in recent years)

Summary

For sale is a 1991 BMW 850i (E31) in striking metallic blue with high-quality light gray leather interior. This is an extremely sought-after V12 with a manual transmission. The vehicle is ready to drive and runs reliably; it features an original engine with matching numbers and was long owned by the seller’s mother-in-law. The extensive features, including automatic climate control, a sunroof, heated seats, and an electric rear sunshade, underscore the 850i’s premium positioning. With a partially verifiable mileage of 144,531 km and a valid TÜV inspection valid through September 2027, the vehicle presents itself as an attractive and very well-maintained classic from BMW.