1996 BMW 850Ci for sale

€49,900

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Kranzberg, Germany

Mileage: 81,900 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Model year: 1996
First registration: 04/1996
Power: 326 PS (240 kW)

1996 BMW 850Ci for Sale in Germany

This 1996 BMW 850Ci is a used car showing 81,900 km. It is powered by a 5,379 cm³ petrol engine rated at 326 PS (240 kW). It is equipped with an automatic transmission. The car is finished in Arktissilber with a Black interior. It is a 4-seat car and has had 2 previous owners.

This 850Ci belongs to the last series of the E31, with the V12 that BMW introduced in 1994, and pairs Arktissilber paint with black buffalo leather and high-gloss fine wood. It carries German historic registration, and its roadworthiness test is new.

It has had two owners and was serviced regularly throughout its life at BMW's own Munich branch. The seller describes it as accident-free and original, apart from one side panel repainted professionally after a scratch, and holds both the original order form and the original purchase invoice. It is offered on behalf of a private owner.

The car is located in Kranzberg, Germany.

The BMW 850Ci (E31, M73) uses the 5.4-litre M73B54 V12, rated at 326 PS (240 kW) and 490 Nm, with a five-speed ZF 5HP30 automatic or a six-speed Getrag manual gearbox, with rear-wheel drive.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Arktissilber
Interior: Black
Upholstery: Leather
Mileage: 81,900 km
First registration: 04/1996
Previous owners: 2
Accident history: Accident-free
Delivery specification: German-market car
Condition: Used
Location: Kranzberg, Germany

Powertrain

Engine capacity: 5,379 cc
Cylinders: 12
Power quoted by the dealer: 326 PS (240 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Automatic
Combined consumption: 14 l/100 km
Emission standard: Euro 2

Body & equipment

Body style: Coupe
Doors: 2
Seats: 4
Airbags: Front airbags
VAT: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 3

Black buffalo leather upholstery
High-gloss fine wood trim
Electric seat heating

Equipment 19

ABS
Trip computer
Electric windows
Electric door mirrors
Electrically adjustable seats
Electrically adjustable seats with memory
Electronic immobiliser
Rear-wheel drive
Leather steering wheel
Alloy wheels
Lumbar support
Fog lights
Non-smoking vehicle
Spare wheel
Full service history
Power steering
Traction control
Tuner and radio
Central locking

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This BMW 850Ci in the European market

Is this BMW priced above or below the European market?

At €49,900, it sits below the median of €70,069 for the 235 BMW advertised in Europe in 2026. 23% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this BMW be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Kranzberg, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this BMW compare?

81,900 km recorded, against a median of 36,000 km across the BMW advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other BMW are priced closest to this one?

a car in Germany at €49,890, and a car in Germany at €49,890. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this BMW 850Ci, and how does a purchase work?

EM Handelsagentur, a professional dealer in Kranzberg, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this BMW 850Ci be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Kranzberg, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this BMW 850Ci still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with EM Handelsagentur before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

1996 BMW 850Ci for sale

1996 BMW 850Ci for Sale in Germany