1990 BMW 850i 5.0l V12

1990 BMW 8-Series base Additional Info:

History

This is a very early edition 1990 850i, JSPEC, built in September 1990. It was imported from Japan to Canada in 2006. Since that time, nearly $65,000 in repairs and maintenance has been invested, including an engine rebuild.Currently has 162,600 KM (100,000 miles). Priced at $25,000 USD (approximately $34,000 CDN)

In 2014, the current owner purchased this beautiful 850i with 93,333 km. In the 9 years since, a further 67,000 km have been added. The car has no rust and has been garaged since 2014, driven only on dry days, and stored in a climate-controlled warehouse in winter.

“This car has good bones!”

Rostyk, Owner, Bird Automotive

Work performed since 2014 has been done by Bird Automotive, a highly reputable Edmonton, AB shop specializing in BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Mercedes cars. OEM or better parts were used wherever possible. The car was freshly painted prior to the current owner (2014). All receipts are available since import to Canada in 2006.

The car currently has 162,000 km. The interior is in very good condition. Front seat heaters, all windows, door locks, and accessories, work properly. Many major components in this car have been replaced or refurbished, including an upper engine rebuild, hydraulic brakes and steering system, AC Compressor, Support Bearing, Fuel Pump(s), Starter, and much more. This car has more new parts than old!

This 850 is now solid and running strong. Shipping can be arranged anywhere in North America. Here’s a list of the work done on this car:

2023 Automatic Transmission: Replaced wiring harness and seal, output shaft seal, and transmission mounts.

2021: New starter and refurbished General Module. Scott D’Vleksis was recommended via members of Facebook Forum. He replaced all capacitors, and the car has never been better. There have been no electrical issues since this work was done. The car also received new tires.

New Bosch starter

General Module - refurbished by Scott D'Vleksis

BF Goodrich G Force Sport Comp tires (W245/45R17)

2020: AC Compressor quit working properly and was replaced with a new OEM Compressor. Also replaced upper front strut mounts, fuel pump relays, and new OEM Centre console to replace the original.

Air Conditioning Compressor

Rear strut mount

New OEM Console

Fuel Pump relays

2018 New Fuel pump

2016 In 2016, major work was done on the car. At 112,110 km current owner experienced a blown head gasket. Over the course of the winter, Bird Automotive of Edmonton undertook repairs that included a full rebuild of the upper portion of the engine, replacing all parts that showed any wear. As well, the Glove Box Locking System is connected to the trunk and other locks on the car. It became faulty and had to be replaced.

Glove Box lock replacement

Headlight Struts (stabilizers)

4 wheel alignment

Steering linkage adjustment

Brake flush

Engine Rebuild to replace Head Gasket

Overhaul heads

Replace vacuum, coolant and oil delivery lines

Replace all front seals

Replace the water pump, water hose, water pipe

Remove, refurbish, and reinstall the brake master cylinder

flush Hydraulic power steering and brake system

Replace brake accumulator.

Overhaul Master Brake cylinder

Intake manifold gaskets

Replace the hydraulic regulator valve

Replace Brake accumulator

Replace oil pressure sensor

New Drive Belt tensioner

2014/2015 Minor bodywork and paint job

Refurbished LED Display

Hydraulic Hood Assists

Installed Daytime Running Lights LED

Installed Rear Center Brake Light

Belt tensioners and belts -Alternator/Power Steering and 2 A/C Belts

3-piece grill trim

New Interior Roof Liner

Install Onboard Battery Charger

Purchase and replace BBS Wheel Centre Caps

Distributor Caps/Rotor/AIF Filter/Ignition Wires, Hose for AIF Flow Meter

New Thermostat and Fan Clutch

Replace Main Radiator Fan

Rubber stripping replaced (driver and passenger)

Repair the electric radiator fan switch and replace the fuse.

Steering and Brake pressure valves, 3m on Lenses, horn, adjust steering.

Support Bearing, Trans Filter, Shifter seal, Tranny fluid, NGK Spark Plugs

DME (2) and EML (1) chips

PRE-2014 – Previous owner

Other repairs and maintenance:

Replaced Valve Cover Gasket

Replace the Washer Pump

Replace the Transmission gasket and Electrical Connector

Replace the Left MAF Mass Airflow Sensor Retainer

Drain Fuel Tank / Fuel Injector Seals, Replace Fuel Filter

New Cabin Pollen Filter

New Air Filter Front/Rear Wheel alignment.

Front end work (tie rod), tighten sub-frame bolt

Upper and lower oil pan gaskets, transmission service

Spark plugs, distributor cap, rotor

Lower control arm

Ball joints, idler arms

Wiper Blades

Front and Rear Wheel Alignment/tightening Power Steering fitting.

Known Deficiencies:

Sunroof doesn’t close properly – currently closed and the switch disabled

Power Steering Wheel tilt/extension – disabled. Set permanently to full extension and full tilt down to fit the current owner who is 6 feet tall and 200 lbs.

After-market radio

No rear sunblind although it appears the original car was ordered with this option

Brakes 40%