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BMW 850Ci E31
7 generations · 7 engine options · data across all years of the 850Ci E31 platform.
3,444
Labor times
15,026
Torque specs
4,826
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
56
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1999 5.4L V12 M73
$29,571
~$5,914/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1999
1 engine option
5.4L V12 M73
RWD
1998
1 engine option
5.4L V12 M73
RWD
1997
1 engine option
5.4L V12 M73
RWD
1996
1 engine option
5.4L V12 M73
RWD
1995
1 engine option
5.4L V12 M73
RWD
1994
1 engine option
5.0L M70 V12
RWD
1993
1 engine option
5.0L M70 V12
RWD
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