Hi all,

my dog passed away just before Christmas, so I'm selling my possessions and intend to start travelling. I have a 1992 BMW 850i, it's in excellent condition, starts immediately, but when warm the tick over is irregular. It also has a battery drain. I believe this is down to the passenger side central locking not working (common fault the General Module doesn't shut down, or worse case on the battery drain is the capacitors have dried out in the General Module) the only other issue is a crack at the top of the rear screen, I was advised to leave it as it is, as changing the screen can cause corrosion issues and to instead try and get it repaired. It only became foggy because of the rain, I think the fogginess will disappear as it dries out. It also has slight corrosion inside the front and rear wheel arches (see pics). That's the bad bits.

Like I say it starts almost immediately even if left for months. I had it serviced, oil, all filters inc fuel filters, new batteries and a full set of HT leads. The mechanic suggested the irregular tick over would sort itself out after a good run, I don't think so. My research showed it's more than likely a vacuum leak, I say this because it ticks over perfect when cold. It has 163k and comes with a fantastic service history, old MOT's, some receipts for work, original folder and booklets, original torch in the glovebox, original first aid kit, original tool kit inc triangle, the interior is in excellent condition, the wheels and tyres are in excellent condition, it has 1mths MOT remaining. I didn't expect the passing of my dog, and had plans to sort out the issues and put the car on air bags, a set of wide wheels, sort out the tiny bits of corrosion and then attend some shows. Someone has done a suspension airbag conversion and wheels on YouTube, on a blue 840i. The kits are available at a reasonable cost.

I tried the car on eBay but it didn't meet the reserve of £11000. I'm open to genuine offers in and around that amount. If it doesn't sell I'll get roller shutters fitted at the place it's being kept, and keep it inside. I don't need the money, it's just a shame leaving it outside. I'm looking at getting an A Class motorhome to travel around, so if any members have one and it's the right spec, then I'm happy to discuss a deal.

If you need any more information, pics or to arrange a viewing, my number is 07544079050, thanks for looking, Scott.

Edited May 6May 6 by mrbullet131
worse case on the battery drain is the capacitors in the General Module, needed to add this.

Hi Scott

Welcome to the Forum

Sorry to hear about your Dog and now selling your Beemer

I haven't seen an E31 for years and now you pop up and at Goodwood a guy had an absolutely immaculate 850i for sale at £70k so are you sure your pricing is right ? OK his was mint but you may be underselling it, have you checked sites like Car&Classic ? Or get a professional valuation hate to see people losing out

Dave

8 minutes ago, Greydog said:

Hi Scott

Welcome to the Forum

Sorry to hear about your Dog and now selling your Beemer

I haven't seen an E31 for years and now you pop up and at Goodwood a guy had an absolutely immaculate 850i for sale at £70k so are you sure your pricing is right ? OK his was mint but you may be underselling it, have you checked sites like Car&Classic ? Or get a professional valuation hate to see people losing out

Dave

Hi Dave, thx mate, it was a heavy loss, but now I'm free to travel. I think after research, my pricing is pretty much spot on. I need to edit the post to say worse case on the battery drain is the capacitors in the General Module. It's a figure I'm happy with, and once sorted out there's enough meat on the bone for whoever buys it. I'm not attached to it, I wanted one, got one, so box ticked.

Best wishes

Scott