Description
* Added BMW Service History Information to "History" section (Previously only visible as an image within the Photographs of this listing.)
Between June 1993 and October 1996 BMW produced 1510 BMW 850CSi's.
1350 Left Hand drive, and a mere 160 in Right.
This particular 850CSi now offered for sale is the very last Right Hand Drive to be produced.
It completed build: June 12th 1996 and was first registered: September 26th 1996.
Overall this Vehicle is 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 23 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 condition.
All of the vehicles systems are fully functional and 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 clad in Black leather.
The silver grey passenger compartment carpeting (including matching original BMW fitted front and rear mats) is continued through into the luggage area. The Alcantara headlining being Anthracite in colour.
THIS 850CSi COMES COMPLETE WITH THE FOLLOWING: -
• 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 + One non-remote (grey) key].
• Multi Function Information Display [fully functional - no missing / defective LCD segments].
• Glovebox Torch [Vehicles own original working Rechargeable unit (replacement cells fitted)].
• First Aid Kit [BMW original & Unopened].
• BMW Boot lid Tool Kit [Original & Complete].
• Side Jack [Vehicles own original BMW part].
• Warning Triangle [Vehicles own original BMW part].
• 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 (as specified at time of order): -
• Front passenger Airbag.
• Sports Leather Steering Wheel.
• Tilt/ Sliding Sunroof [Electric].
• Rear Window Sun blind [Electric].
• Electrically adjustable Sports front seats with Electrically adjustable leg support [Driver seat - 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.
(Standard & Optional equipment lists have been taken from a BMW produced document and will be included within the vehicles document pack).
Vehicle Imperfections: -
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). 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 does not compromise the integrity of the panel itself. Additional note; this corrosion is not visible along the outer edge of the door panel.
3). There are five very small localised spots of corrosion around the outer most edge of the solid (non Glass) sunroof, I have taken a photograph specifically detailing this (zooming in will allow you to see in more detail).
4). The one and only, what may be described as a leak (in this case a periodic drip,) emerges from the front / leading edge of the Bell housing. The leak, that of Engine Oil, relates to (and as a result of) the rear Crankshaft oil seal. This amounts to a very small quantity over a particularly prolonged period of time. This "singular source" leak / weep is miniscule, and if rectified, is a "non intrusive" operation regards rectification. In relation to the work required to replace a clutch, the flywheel would also require removal in order to reveal the specific oil seal in question. It's something that in miles / years to come would see this familiar, and routinely dealt with, symptom rectified.
There has been 3 other keepers prior to myself.
I believe, Lind BMW Ltd. Norwich, to have been the first.
I purchased this vehicle on the 18th of November 2002.
During my ownership I have performed all servicing and maintenance myself. These works religiously carried out to an impeccably high standard with a "No expense spared" approach.
Attention to detail ensures 100% accuracy from start to finish - no 'commercial workshop' time constraints / targets to have to adhere to.
With both valid and strong reasons for adopting an "owner maintained" approach comes down to one unequivocal component; attention to detail.
With over 35 years experience maintaining and servicing vehicles, and a time-served engineer, sees me capable and confident when undertaking these tasks and more.
SERVICED ITEMS: -
• Engine Oil and Filter.
• Engine Air Filters (2 of).
• Engine Coolant (Antifreeze and De-mineralised water).
• Spark Plugs (12 of).
• Central Hydraulic System (Central Hydraulic Fluid; serves Brake Booster (servo), Power Steering and Rear Wheel Steering (AHK) system).
• Central Hydraulic System; filters/ strainers cleaned.
• Brake Fluid; including the flushing of.
• Clutch Fluid; including the flushing of.
• Gearbox Oil; drain and replace.
• Rear Differential Oil; flush and replace.
• Fuel Filters; replaced (2 of).
• Cabin Pollen Filters; replaced (2 of).
• Wiper Blades; refills fitted to retain original BMW wiper carriers/ arms (2 of).
LIST DETAILING PARTS / ITEMS RECENTLY REPLACED (non service): -
• Multi Function Display (MFD) within cockpit [a new BMW original part].
• Fuel Pumps (2 of) [Bosch].
• Fuel Pump Mounts / Suspension rubbers (for above pumps) [BMW original parts].
• Fuel Pump Strainer / pre filter (common to both in-tank fuel pumps) [BMW original part].
• Front Suspension; Lower arms (N/ S & O/ S) [BMW original parts].
• Rear Suspension; Lateral arm, Front Bushes (N/ S & O/ S) [BMW original parts].
• Rear Suspension Sub-assembly, inc. AHK; All sleeve bushes (N/ S & O/ S) [BMW original parts].
• Rear Suspension; Shock absorber upper mounts (N/ S & O/ S) [BMW original parts].
• Coolant Thermostat; a precautionary replacement [Gates].
BMW SERVICE HISTORY
The Vehicle has received the following main dealer servicing, as follows: -
• Running in inspection @ 1, 282 miles, on 11/ 04/ 97.
• 1st service @ 9, 077 miles, on 11/ 05/ 98.
• 2nd service @ 17, 426 miles, on 08/ 07/ 99.
• 3rd service @ 26, 520 miles, on 11/ 08/ 00.
• 4th service @ 35, 794 miles, on 26/ 03/ 02.
(The Service information (above) can be seen in one particular photograph within the listing.)
BMW Service intervals were typically every 9k miles (as seen above).
Should this 9k mile service interval have been strictly adhered to (though most definitely not advisable in this instance!) the 5th Service would have taken place 554 miles ago.
I acquired the Vehicle @ 40, 300 miles and have covered an additional 5, 254 miles, thus the current mileage, 45, 554.
I adopted a Servicing policy, as a result of covering well below-average mileage, where servicing would be carried out on a time-basis, as opposed to usage.
This resulted in service items being on a rolling 3 to 5 year basis. The frequency of each service item dependant upon that of typical "average mileage" type servicing, plus 2 years.
THE COLOUR;
I believe BMW Germany may have chosen this particular colour to mark production completion of the CSi.
The very last Left Hand Drive CSi (produced; 12/ 96) also given this very same colour (Lilac Metallic; FE86-403x (FQ95-2915)).
I also believe there not to be any other CSi to have received this colour, thus, I believe, making this the only RHD CSi in this colour. That said, BMW Germany are unable to identify which 8 series received which colours during manufacture, I understand early records do not facilitate the cross-referencing of V. I. N and Paint code data.
The final year of production saw only 10 Right Hand Drive CSi's built.
This particular CSi being the final born.
I have correspondence from BMW Germany, as a result of V. I. N verification, confirming this. I would be more than happy to present this evidence, as required.
During my ownership of this particularly unique (unique being that of only 1 of 4, the other 3 equally unique CSi's being the first & last LHD & the first RHD CSi produced) and amazing vehicle, I have covered very few miles indeed. The latter part of my ownership having seen even fewer miles driven.
I know now, and also looking toward the future, I am unable to exercise this vehicle as it were indeed designed and intended. To this extent, I believe it's now time for another to have the opportunity to own not only a fabulous piece of machinery, but also a tremendously rare piece!
PLEASE NOTE;
The Number plate is not included in the sale of the Vehicle but may be available separately.
PLEASE NOTE ALSO;
This vehicle has not been subject to restoration, and as such is a factory example.
Thank you for both your time and interest
