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BMW E31 850CSi value
What a 1993–1995 BMW 850CSi (E31) sells for, from 53 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E31 850CSi value by mileage
The median sale price in each 25,000-mile band, over the last 24 months. A band is shown where at least two cars sold in it.
| Mileage | Median sale price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 25,000 miles | $131,000 | 3 | see the sales |
| 25,000 to 50,000 miles | $119,750 | 4 | see the sales |
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $84,925 | 4 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $74,001 | 5 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $60,500 | 3 | see the sales |
| 125,000 to 150,000 miles | $57,000 | 3 | see the sales |
E31 850CSi prices over time
Every E31 850CSi sale on record, Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $100,925 across 6 sales, against $79,925 across 16 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +26.3%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,850 | 15 |
| 2024 | $89,500 | 6 |
| 2022 | $96,666 | 5 |
| 2021 | $111,000 | 7 |
What color is worth on the E31 850CSi
Too few E31 850CSi sales share a color to measure what each is worth. The colors sold most often:
| Color | Sales |
|---|---|
| Black | 8 |
| Jet Black | 8 |
| Alpine White | 5 |
| Bright Red | 5 |
| Arctic Silver | 4 |
| Calypso Red | 3 |
| Oxford Green | 3 |
| Sterling Silver | 3 |
| Orient Blue | 2 |
| Blue | 1 |
| Brilliant Red | 1 |
| Cosmos Black | 1 |
The E31 850CSi gearbox
Every E31 850CSi sale on record that states its gearbox is a manual, so there is no gearbox premium to measure.
Recent E31 850CSi sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 1994 | 48,000 | $131,000 | Orient Blue | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| May 2026 | 1995 | 82,000 | $86,850 | Oxford Green | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 2026 | 1994 | 81,000 | $74,001 | Jet Black | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 2026 | 1995 | 56,000 | $115,000 | Jet Black | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Dec 2025 | 1994 | 29,000 | $125,500 | Arctic Silver | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Nov 2025 | 1994 | 126,000 | $65,500 | Jet Black | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2025 | 1994 | 73,000 | $81,000 | Jet Black | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2025 | 1995 | 38,000 | $114,000 | Bright Red | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2025 | 1995 | 22,000 | $131,000 | Bright Red | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2025 | 1994 | 124,000 | $78,850 | Jet Black | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 2025 | 1995 | 45,000 | $103,000 | Black | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2025 | 1995 | 60,000 | $88,850 | Black | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
Every E31 850CSi sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E31 850CSi?
Check its history before you buy. An AutoCheck report for any VIN is $5, emailed to you as a PDF: title brands, reported accidents, odometer readings, owners and auction history.
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If your E31 850CSi was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E31 850CSi there is often nothing comparable for sale nearby. The Total Loss Market Valuation Report puts the sales above in front of your adjuster: the comparable sales at your mileage with links, every adjustment itemized in dollars, what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, your state's rule, and a letter to the adjuster in your name. The preview is free; the report is $199.
Questions
What is a BMW E31 850CSi worth?
The median 1993–1995 BMW 850CSi (E31) sold for $83,925 over the last 24 months, across 22 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $65,000 and $114,000, and the full range ran from $44,000 to $211,000. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 0 to 25,000 miles sold for a median of $131,000, and cars with 125,000 to 150,000 miles for $57,000.
Are E31 850CSi prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $100,925 across 6 sales, against $79,925 across 16 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +26.3%. That compares every sale in each period, so a change in the mileage or condition of the cars offered moves it as well as the market does.
Where do these E31 850CSi prices come from?
From 53 completed auction sales of the E31 850CSi on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids, each a public record with photographs, mileage and a final price. Asking prices are not used. Special variants, race and project cars, branded titles, parts and museum-mileage examples are left out so they cannot skew a median.
My E31 850CSi was totaled. How do I show the insurer what it was worth?
Look up your car in the valuation tool with its year and mileage, then start the Total Loss Market Valuation Report from there. It lists the comparable sales with links, itemizes every adjustment in dollars, states what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, and opens with a letter to your adjuster. The preview is free and the report is $199.
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