Highlights
- Arktis Silver factory standard car in very good condition
- Fully serviced and commissioned by a BMW E31 specialist in 2022
- Resprayed in September 2022
- Roof lining recently replaced
- MOT valid until December 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
Just like the original 6-Series before it, BMW’s 90s GT reboot, the 8-Series, is garnering serious reappraisal. These stylish shark-nosed cars showcased the best of BMW from the era and make highly capable, well-built alternatives to more boutique British and Italian coupes.
The 840 sold in the UK in similarly small volumes to Aston’s DB7, so it is equally rare. This Arktis Silver 840CI is an early car with the 4L M60 282bhp V8 engine and is barely run in by the standards of that powerplant. It is in fine condition throughout, helped by a 2022 respray and recommissioning by a BMW specialist. We’re told it has been dry stored since, which is supported by the MOT history showing barely 200 miles covered. The MOT runs to December 2026 with no advisories.
This is a fine example of a car built to trounce all those British and Italian GTs.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1995
- Six registered keepers
- Current keeper since August 2014
- The vendor tells us that he acquired the car in the summer of 2022
- Fully serviced and commissioned by a BMW E31 specialist in Ilford after purchase
- Resprayed in September 2022
- MOT records show car has covered very few miles since recommissioning
- Dry stored we are told since purchase
- MOT valid until 15th December 2026 with no advisories
- Some history including invoices and a couple of MOT certificates
The Condition
- Smart Arktis Silver metallic paintwork in good order following 2022 respray
- There are some minor points to note to paint which are highlighted in photos
- These include small scuff to door mirror and marks on roof
- Bodywork presents well as shown including check areas such as arches and sills
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Some light delamination of edges of rear window as shown
- Lattice-style 17in factory alloys in very good condition as shown in photos
- Black Nappa leather interior presents well with only slight wear to usual high traffic areas
- Roof lining has been replaced since 2022 due to previous sagging
- Vendor advises that trip computer is lightly faded as shown
- All factory standard specifications we are told
- Features electric memory front seats and steel sliding sunroof
- Boot carpet in grey with some light staining to note
The Mechanics
- 282bhp M60 3,982cc V8 engine
- 5spd automatic transmission
- Recommissioned by BMW specialist in 2022, we are told
- Factory standard car reports seller
- Engine runs nicely, we are told
- Described as a good usable car and great cruiser
- No advisories on MOT
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