1996 BMW 840Ci (E31)
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Highlights
- Unmodified and factory standard
- Iconic 4.4-litre V8 grand tourer
- MOT to November 2023
- Freshly repainted last year
- Sport package equipped
The Appeal
Four seats, a powerful V8 drivetrain, room for a week’s worth of luggage and, of course, those iconic pop-up headlamps. Yes, the BMW E31 was every inch the grand tourer. It remains coveted today, with good examples highly sought after.
Here we have a very chic example, presented with recently refreshed paintwork, a fine service record, long MOT and excellent specification. Possessed of the later, larger 4.4-litre V8, this 840Ci would be absolutely ideal as a special occasion car, or as a modern classic to enjoy and display at shows and meets.
Becoming ever rarer, this is a great opportunity to acquire a fine example of a very desirable 90s coupé.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1996
- 8 owners from new
- Current registered keeper since November 2020
- Complete with the owner’s handbooks and service record
- Comprehensive service history, with 15 stamps in the book
- The file contains a number of invoices for maintenance and quite a few old MOT certificates
- The current MOT runs to November 2023
The Interior
- Black leather upholstery in good condition for the age and mileage
- Some creases and light patination to the seats, but nothing significant
- Electric front seats, 3-memory driver’s side
- True four-seater, with deeply sculpted rear seats
- First aid kit present and correct in the rear armrest
- Black carpets and complementary overmats in good overall condition
- New headlining has been fitted
- The radio/cassette is not functioning
- Electric sunroof, windows and door mirrors
- All of the switchgear and instruments appear to be in good condition
- Original glovebox torch is present and correct
- The trip computer screen has some pixelation
- Dual-zone air-conditioning
- The boot is trimmed in grey carpet, that appears to be free from staining and damage
- There is the usual toolkit present, as well as a factory-fitted 6CD changer
The Exterior
- Deep blue paintwork presents very well, with minimal signs of blemishing
- The vendor tells us that the car was resprayed just last year
- We’re also informed that the 17-inch multispoke wheels have been recently refurbished and that new tyres have been fitted
- Pop-up headlights are functioning as they should
- All of the external trim, badging, lenses and glass areas look to be in good order, with no damage we could observe
- Overall, the car presents very well externally, with no signs of notable damage or corrosion we could see
The Mechanics
- Revised 4,398cc atmospheric V8 engine
- Rated at 282bhp from the factory, delivered to the rear wheels
- The engine bay is nice and clean, with no signs of leaks or damage
- 5-speed automatic transmission
- We’re told that the car has just been serviced
- It has also had a new rear exhaust fitted
- The vendor assures us that the car runs and drives very well, with no mechanical issues that they are aware of
Summary
There can be few cars that tick as many boxes as a true four-seat grand tourer. Sporting, practical and eminently capable, they almost offer the perfect combination of talents. And, in our opinion, the E31 is one of the very finest modern grand tourers. With that excellent V8 drivetrain, a high specification, gorgeous retro styling and, let’s not forget, pop-up lights, it certainly makes a heck of a case for itself.
Add to this the fact that this particular model is presented in rather good condition, with a fine service record, and we think this is something of a steal. One of the finest cars of the 90s? Almost certainly. The next car to appear on your driveway? It probably should be…
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1996
- Make BMW
- Model 840 Ci (E31)
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 107,804 Miles
- Engine size 4398
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Brentwood
- Location Essex
- Country United Kingdom
30
bids
- am•••• £13,000 04/04/23
- ch•••• £12,750 04/04/23
- am•••• £12,500 04/04/23
- ch•••• £12,250 04/04/23
- am•••• £12,000 04/04/23
- fi•••• £11,750 04/04/23
- am•••• £11,500 04/04/23
- fi•••• £11,250 04/04/23
- ne•••• £10,750 04/04/23
- fi•••• £10,500 04/04/23
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