BMW 850i E31 (1992)
BMW 850i E31 (1992), family-owned for 28 years, major service carried out in 2024, first registered in Germany
Overview
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by Louis KalendruschatThe 850i with its V12 engine is an absolute highlight for all BMW fans. The car offered here has been in family ownership for 28 years—it even still has its old DIN license plates! With its classic color combination and approximately 154,000 kilometers on the odometer, this garage-kept car would be a valuable addition to any collection.
A 1992 BMW 850i (E31) in diamond black metallic with black leather interior is available for sale.
Highlights:
- Twelve-cylinder coupe in classic color combination
- First delivered in Germany
- Family-owned since 1998
- Always well-maintained garage vehicle
- 154,207 kilometers mileage, partially traceable and plausible
- Extensive equipment
- Major service in 06/2024 including replacement of both batteries in the trunk
General information about the vehicle
- Year of manufacture: 1992
- First registration: Germany, 03/1992
- Location: 51469 Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
- Number of owners: 5 (family-owned since 1998)
- No accidents under current ownership
- Registered
- TÜV until 03/2026
- Ready to drive
Model history
The BMW 850i (E31) replaced the 6 Series (E24) in the early 1990s and was positioned as a luxurious flagship coupé. The body, designed by Klaus Kapitza, with pop-up headlights, incorporated stylistic elements from the BMW M1. Technically, the 8 Series was based in part on the 7 Series (E32) of the time.
Despite high expectations, sales fell short of forecasts; a total of around 30,600 units were built. There was no direct successor at first – it was not until 2003 that a large BMW coupé reappeared in the form of the 6 Series (E63).
Facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Diamond Black Metallic
- Interior: black leather upholstery, well-maintained condition with only minor signs of wear due to age
Repainting: Partially repainted (rear right and side), but no accident damage is known
Engine & transmission:
- 5.0-liter V12 engine with 299 hp (220 kW)
- Automatic transmission
- Last service: 06/2024 (major vehicle service including replacement of both batteries in the rear)
Mileage:
- Mileage: 154,207 km (read)
- Mileage partially verifiable and plausible
- Service records available, but with gaps
Documentation:
- German vehicle documents
- Service records
- Service history (not complete)
Tires, body, and underbody:
- Tires: approx. 6 mm tread
- Bodywork: good condition with age-related signs of wear
- Underbody: good condition, no known rust (garage vehicle)
- Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle.
Known defects:
Kickdown attaches great importance to providing as realistic and detailed a description of all vehicles as possible. Our photographer carries out a careful inventory on site and documents visible signs of wear and tear and any abnormalities. In addition, we discuss any possible defects in detail with the seller in order to list known issues transparently.
- Minor damage to front and rear bumpers (parking dents)
- The electric rear roller blind and the seat adjustment on the passenger side do not work
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.
Summary:
For sale is a 1992 BMW 850i in classic diamond black metallic with black leather interior. This E31 comes with automatic transmission and a partially traceable and plausible mileage of 154,207 km. The vehicle was first registered in Germany and has been family-owned since 1998. A service history is available, but not complete. In June 2024, a major service was carried out, including replacement of both batteries. The BMW is registered, ready to drive and has a TÜV certificate valid until March 2026. Overall, this is a classic 12-cylinder 850i from the 1990s in good condition.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Current service performed
Transport
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Questions and Comments
LG Tom
Technik: Der E31 war bis zur Einführung des E38 L7 im Jahr 1997 das teuerste Modell im BMW-Programm. Der Verkauf blieb letztlich hinter den Erwartungen zurück, obgleich vor dem Serienstart etwa 5.000 Kaufverträge unterzeichnet worden sein sollen und die Lieferzeit beim Produktionsanlauf drei Jahre betrug: In zehn Jahren wurden (ohne die 18 BMW 830i, die niemals in den Verkauf gelangten, ohne die drei Cabrio-Prototypen und ohne den M8-Prototyp) 30.603 Exemplare des 8er gebaut. Der Absatz wurde durch die weltweite Rezession der frühen 1990er Jahre, den zweiten Golfkrieg und Energiepreiserhöhungen beeinträchtigt. Vor allem in den USA hatte BMW mit höheren Verkaufszahlen gerechnet, dort erwarteten die Käufer jedoch von solch einem schweren und teuren Fahrzeug mehr Leistung. 1997 beendete BMW dort den Absatz des Coupes.