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1996 BMW 840Ci (E31)

Highlights

  • Increasingly rare 1990s BMW grand tourer
  • Original service books present
  • Comprehensive history file with numerous invoices
  • Paintwork professionally refreshed approximately 4 years ago


The Appeal

The BMW 8 Series was the Bavarian manufacturer's flagship grand tourer of the 1990s, and for its time was as bold as a Beamer could get. This big, bulky and high-octane-sounding car was meant to set the stage for the future of the marque, with an impressively aerodynamic profile, pop-up headlights and seemingly effortless charisma throughout. 

Sadly, the impressive tourer launched during a recession, and was quietly axed in 1999 having sold only 30,609 units. That's good news for modern enthusiasts, though - the car is climbing up the charts impressively as a charismatic, bold and effortlessly cool tourer, and there's never been a better time to get your hands on one. 

This 1996 example presents in smart condition for its age, complete with original documentation and a refreshed exterior finish.

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History and Paperwork

  • First registered in 1996
  • The DVLA records 3 former keepers
  • MOT expired and last tested in 2022
  • Original service books are present
  • History file includes numerous invoices
  • Indicates 104,189 miles - documented speedo change, speedo was second hand which had more miles on it than original

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The Condition

  • A solid, well-kept example with some age-commensurate wear
  • Paintwork refreshed about 4 years ago
  • Highly original
  • Pop-up headlights lifting as they should
  • Original lattice alloys
  • Interior appears well-presented with no rips or tears
  • Instruments are clear and legible
  • Dashboard is well-presented

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The Mechanics

  • 3982cc V8 engine
  • Five-speed automatic transmission
  • Engine bay in good age-commensurate order 
  • Car has been very lightly driven in recent years
  • The last MOT highlighted some corrosion to the exhaust 
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Asking price
£11,000

Listing details

  • Year1996
  • MakeBMW
  • Model8 Series
  • ColourGreen
  • Odometer104,189 Miles
  • Engine size3982cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownUxbridge
  • CountyBuckinghamshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom

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