1997 BMW 840Ci Auto

Highlights

• Advisory-free MOT valid until May 2027
• Two former registered keepers
• Stamped service book and history file with receipts and old MOTs up until 2022
• Less than 1,000 miles covered since 2022
• Underside stripped down, cleaned and protected with Waxoyl in 2021/2022

The Appeal

Introduced in 1990, the 840Ci was the first BMW to carry the 8-series moniker. Despite boasting top-notch tech and a brash 4.4-litre V8, it was a muscular grand tourer with refined cruising at its core and plenty of creature comforts. Sadly, it came at the wrong time - the fuel crisis was ruling the 90s and made these cars too much of a gas guzzler for many.

This 1997 example, finished in Calypso Red Metallic over grey extended leather, has had just two former registered keepers and has covered 88,040 miles. Judging from the known service history, only a whisker over 1,000 miles has been covered since 2022. Ready and waiting to go, with an advisory-free MOT valid until May 2027, this handsome machine is now ready and waiting for its new keeper.

Key Information

• Mileage: 88,040 miles
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• MOT status: advisory-free, valid until May 2027
• Technical specs: 4,398cc (4.4-litre) V8 petrol, automatic transmission, two-door coupé
• Paperwork: Stamped service book, folder of service receipts and old MOTs, original manuals, toolkit

Known service history includes:

• 87,113 - Milford Autos - Strip down / clean and protect underside of vehicle / Clear wax oil protection
• 82,699 - MPS Car Service - Bosh Approved - Oil Service
• 77,580 - MPS Car Service - Bosh Approved - Air Con Service / Front Control Arms
• 76,888 - MPS Car Service - Bosh Approved - Inspection I Service
• 68,053 - Keystone BMW Specialist - Inspection II Service
• 60,619 - John Clark BMW - Oil Service / Coolant / Coolant
• 51,826 - John Clark BMW - Inspection I Service / Brake Fluid
• 44,250 - John Clark BMW - Oil Service
• 40,344 - John Clark BMW - Brake / Coolant Service
• 35,170 - John Clark BMW - Inspection II Service / Coolant
• 26,725 - John Clark BMW - Oil Service
• 17,838 - John Clark BMW - Inspection I Service / Brake Fluid
• 8,272 - John Clark BMW - Oil Service

The Detail

• Finished in Calypso Red Metallic
• Gentle wear to the paintwork
• Pop-up headlights lifting correctly
• 'Throwing star' alloy wheels freshly refurbished
• Underside stripped down, cleaned and protected with clear Waxoil at 87,113 miles
• Grey extended leather interior
• Electric sunroof fitted
• Instruments are clean and legible
• Dashboard is well-presented
• Some sound deadening is missing from the bonnet

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