Description
During BMW's four year production span of the 850CSi a total of 1510 vehicles were produced, 160 in Right Hand Drive and the remainder in Left. This particular 850CSi now offered for sale happens to be the very last right hand drive example ever built.
From the day I purchased this vehicle it has been kept in a climate controlled garage, this was the case right the way up to mid 2020.
I personally have maintained this vehicle, carrying out all servicing and repairs throughout my entire 20 year ownership.
The vehicle is overall in very good condition throughout, showing no signs that would indicate even a normal level of use. Thankfully having been garaged for 18 years (out of the 21 years I've owned this vehicle) the overall exposure to the elements and to the effects of UV light has been particularly low. This reflecting greatly in the condition of this vehicle.
All of the vehicles systems are fully functional. They operate as the manufacturer designed and intended, without snags, glitches or delay.
This BMW 'individual specification' vehicle boasts Lotus White leather front and rear seats, Black and Lotus White leather door panelling and rear side panels. The rear centre arm rest is clad in Black leather.
Carpeting, including original BMW fitted front and rear mats, are Silver Grey in colour. This is continued throughout into the luggage area.
The Alcantara headlining being anthracite in colour.
THIS VEHICLE COMES COMPLETE WITH: -
• Leather document/ handbook wallet.
• The Owners handbook.
• Supplementary owners handbook.
• BMW professional RDS Radio operating instructions book.
• Service booklet.
• Dealer warranty and Emergency service handbook (Detailing original
Dealer, of which is: Lind Ltd. of Norwich).
• European service station 95/ 96 and 96/ 97 booklets.
• BMW warranty renewal handbook.
• Three original BMW keys [Two remote control and One non-remote
(grey) key].
• Multi Function Information Display [fully functional (has no missing /
defective LCD segments)].
• Glovebox Torch [Vehicles own original Rechargeable unit
(replacement cells fitted)].
• First Aid Kit [BMW original - Unopened].
• BMW Boot lid Tool Kit [Complete].
• Side Jack.
• BMW Radio pass/ Code card, Window warning stickers and Radio pass
code card holder.
• Factory applied warning sticker located; Top Left Hand corner of
Windscreen, advising [Airbag(s) fitted to vehicle].
• Factory applied sticker located; Top Right Hand corner of Windscreen,
detailing [Vehicle running-in instructions].
• Factory applied sticker on instrument cluster, detailing [Unleaded
premium grade petrol of min. 95 octane].
ONBOARD EQUIPMENT IS AS FOLLOWS: -
Options specified at time of order: -
• Front passenger Airbag.
• Sports Leather Steering Wheel.
• Tilt/ Sliding Sunroof [Electric].
• Rear Window Sun blind [Electric].
• Warning Triangle.
• Electrically adjustable Sports front seats with Electrically adjustable
leg support [Driver seat has Three position Memory]
• Headlight Washer System with intense cleaning.
• Automatic Air Recirculation Control (AUC).
• BMW Professional Radio with Diversity Radio Receiver.
• BMW 6 Disc CD changer.
• HiFi Loudspeaker System.
Standard 8 series fitments: -
• Drivers Airbag.
• Servotronic.
• Dynamic Drive Package.
• Steering Column Adjustment [Electric].
• Park Ventilation.
• Cruise Control.
• 3rd Stop Light.
(The above list of Standard and Optional equipment has been taken from a BMW produced document and is contained within the vehicles 'document pack).
Exterior Imperfections (irrespective of severity): -
1). Bonnet; O/ S front corner (the small flat section that extends forward and to the side of the headlight aperture). Following a scratch repair.
2). Passenger door; a strip along the bottom edge and just aft (quarter panel) following a light scratch repair.
3). Drivers Door; Surface corrosion along the bottom inner edge of the door. This can be seen in one of the supplied close-up images. Please note; this corrosion is not 'through panel' and as a result the integrity of the panel is not compromised. This corrosion isn't visible along the outer edge of the door panel and therefore is not visible whilst the door is shut.
4). There are five very small areas/ spots around the nearside most edge of the solid (non Glass) sunroof exterior. At these points I have performed local/ spot repairs to the painted surface, treating the surface corrosion at the specific points, followed by priming, base coating and finally clear coating.
I have taken a photograph specifically to detail this - zooming in to the image will hopefully allow you to see in more detail.
Currently this vehicle does not have a valid M. O. T.
I am holding off obtaining such pending further interest.
The V. R. N.
Please see note at the end of the 'History' section in respect of this.
CURRENT SERVICING DETAILS: -
The Vehicle has been fully serviced by myself and received the following service items: -
• Engine Oil and Filter.
• Engine Air Filters.
• Engine Coolant (Antifreeze and De-mineralised water).
• Engine Thermostat (replaced as a precautionary measure).
• Spark Plugs, full set replacement.
• Central Hydraulic Fluid (serves Brake booster, Power steering and
Rear Wheel Steering (AHK) replacement).
• Central Hydraulic System, filters/ strainers cleaned.
• Brake Fluid, flush and replace.
• Clutch Fluid, flush and replace.
• Gearbox Oil, drain and replace.
• Rear differential Oil, flush and replace.
• Fuel Filters (2 of), replaced.
• Cabin Pollen Filters (2 of), replaced.
• Wiper Blades (2 of), refills fitted to retain original BMW/ Bosch wiper
carriers/ arms.
VEHICLE DOCUMENTS PRESENT: -
Date of first registration: 26-09-1996.
M. O. T Cert; 2000 - 2001 (mileage 27, 128).
M. O. T Cert; 2001 - 2002 (mileage 32, 589).
M. O. T Cert; 2002 - 2003 (mileage 39, 072).
M. O. T Cert; 2003 - 2004 (mileage 43, 521).
M. O. T Cert; 2004 - 2005 (mileage 43, 775).
M. O. T Cert; 2005 - 2006 (mileage 44, 747).
M. O. T Cert; 2007 - 2008 (mileage 45, 378).
M. O. T Cert; 2009 - 2010 (mileage 45, 532).
M. O. T Cert; 2011 - 2012 (mileage 45, 543).
M. O. T Cert; 2023 - 2024 (mileage 45, 556).
Vehicle License Disc; 2002
Vehicle License Disc; 2003
Vehicle License Disc; 2004
Vehicle License Disc; 2005
Vehicle License Disc; 2006
Vehicle License Disc; 2006
Vehicle License Disc; 2007
Vehicle License Disc; 2008
Vehicle License Disc; 2012
Vehicle Licence reminder (V11); 2006.
Vehicle Licence reminder (V11); 2007.
Vehicle Licence reminder (V11); 2008.
Vehicle Licence reminder (V11); 2009.
Vehicle Licence reminder (V11); 2012.
Vehicle Licence reminder (V11); 2013.
S. O. R. N Cert; 01/ 04/ 2007 - 31/ 03/ 2008.
S. O. R. N Cert; 01/ 05/ 2008 - 30/ 04/ 2009.
S. O. R. N Cert; 01/ 05/ 2009 - 30/ 04/ 2010.
S. O. R. N Cert; 01/ 12/ 2010 - 30/ 11/ 2011.
S. O. R. N (life time S. O. R. N introduced); 2012 - 2022 at mileage 45, 554 (current mileage).
The above list has been compiled from documents within the vehicles 'document pack'.
There are other vehicle servicing and day-to-day running recipes and printouts that will also be included in the document pack.
OTHER INFORMATION
There have been three keepers prior to myself. I believe the BMW dealer 'Lind Ltd. of Norwich' may have been the first owner.
I purchased the vehicle on 18th November 2002.
A little more information about this and other CSi's;
Production of the CSi began in June 1993 and ended October 1996 (RHD). During this time a total of 1510 CSi's (both LHD & RHD) were produced, of that only 160 were Right Hand Drive.
In the final year of production only 10 Right Hand Drive CSi's were built. This particular vehicle being the final Right Hand Drive CSi to be built (I have correspondence from BMW Germany as a result of V. I. N verification and would be more than happy to present this evidence to any potential new owner).
This CSi completed build on the 12th of June 1996.
The Colour (Lilac Metallic):
I believe BMW Germany may have chosen this particular colour to mark the completion of production of the CSi.
The very last Left Hand Drive CSi was also given this very same colour (Lilac Metallic; FE86-403x (FQ95-2915)). This particular vehicle completing production in December 1996.
I also believe there not to be any other CSi to have received this very same colour thus, I believe, making this the only CSi in the UK in this colour. That said, as BMW Germany are not able to identify how many 8 series received which colours during manufacture (early records i believe do not have the facility to cross-reference V. I. N and Paint code data) they are unfortunately unable to back-up this final statement. What I am certain of is that this was the final Right Hand Drive BMW 850CSi to be produced. Worldwide.
Please Note;
At present the VRN [THE 850] is still assigned to the vehicle. Unfortunately should the current price advertised not be attained, or an agreed lower sale price be requested (the sale price minus £2500), then i shall remove the VRN as part of/ prior to the sale.
Thank you
