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1991 BMW 850i

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Aug. 31, 2014.

$8,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1991
Make and model
BMW 8 Series (E31)
Generation
8 Series (E31) (1991 to 1997)
VIN
WBAEG2312MCB72536
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 125 comparable sales, 153% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$19,000 to $42,000
Median$26,500
Sales behind it125Likely

From 125 sales of the BMW 8 Series (E31) (1991 to 1997) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,000 and $42,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Modified 1991 BMW 850i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$25,250
1991 BMW 850iBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$17,800
1991 BMW 850iBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$21,000
1991 BMW 850i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 12, 2026$36,999
34k-Mile, 29-Years-Owned 1991 BMW 850iBring a Trailer, Sept. 24, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 24, 2026$31,000
1991 BMW 850iCars & Bids, Sept. 24, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 24, 2026$14,100
Modified 1991 BMW 850iBring a Trailer, Sept. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 8, 2026$18,850
1991 BMW 850iBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2026$24,150

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 31, 2014Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$8,250
Jan. 9, 2025SoldCars & BidsCars & Bids112,200$19,000