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BMW 8 Series
E31 - 8 Series (E31)
1997 BMW (E31) 840Ci Sport
1997
55,915 miles
Automatic
Petrol
Shaw
£20,000 – £30,000
Estimate range
Listing Source
Buyer notes
- Finished in Individual Estoril Blue Metallic with black leather interior.
- Serviced by Williams BMW Rochdale in March 2026 at an indicated 55,604 miles.
- The latest MOT test resulted in a first-time pass with no advisories.
- The indicated mileage of 55,912 miles is not warranted.
- Multiple rear panels and the nearside lower door have been recently repainted.
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About the 840Ci
Entry-level model with 4.0-liter M60/M62 V8 engine.
Known Issues to Watch For
Nikasil cylinder liner issues in early M60 engines; Timing chain guide failures; Valley pan gasket leaks; Cooling system failures; Automatic transmission failures; Power steering leaks; Control arm bushings wear; Differential mount failures; Brittle interior plastics; Instrument cluster pixel failures; Window regulator failures; Electronic issues; Climate control issues; Pop-up headlight mechanism failures; Expensive parts; Limited parts availability
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower286 hp
Torque400 Nm
0-100 km/h6.8 seconds
Top Speed250 km/h
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1997
Mileage55,915 miles
Body StyleCoupe
Production Info
Production Years1993 - 1999
GenerationE31
Listing Source
Price on request
199755,915 milesAutomatic