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BMW 850CI problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the BMW 850CI since 1992, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1992 model year has 1 complaints, more than any other year, led by lights problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
2
Worst year
1992
Model years
1992-1997

BMW 850CI years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 850CI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 850CI years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 850CI complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199219931997

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 850CI problems

All model years combined.

  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Electrical
    1

BMW 850CI problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1997-1Electrical00
1993-1Seat belts10
1992-1Lights10

Recalls 2

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Questions about the BMW 850CI

What years of the BMW 850CI should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 850CI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 850CI?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 850CI?

Seat belts, with 1 complaints across all years, followed by lights (1) and electrical (1).

How many recalls does the BMW 850CI have?

2 recalls between 1992 and 1997. The 1994 model year has the most, with 2.

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