£11,760
1997 BMW 840Ci Sport Individual (E31)
United Kingdom • 2 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW 840CI Sport, finished in Barbados Green, boasts a 4.4-liter V8 engine and a stylish beige leather interior. It shows 91,283 miles and benefits from substantial recent maintenance, including a repaint and mechanical repairs, although there's an intermittent ABS/Traction control light issue and some MOT advisories.
Condition
6
The car presents well with recent maintenance and a respray. However, the intermittent ABS/Traction control light and advisories on the MOT indicate potential mechanical issues that require attention. The car's age and mileage also contribute to a slightly lower rating.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WBAEF82030CC66403
Chassis No:
Odometer:
91,283 miles
WOD493
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Lovely Indivdual 4.4 Sport spec example on offer from a deceased estate showing 91,283 miles; considerable spend over last few years; driven to the sale Dating from April 1997 this gorgeous BMW E31 series 840CI Sport is finished in Barbados Green and sits on its original 17” ‘Throwing Star’ three-piece alloy wheels and looks super cool.
Under the bonnet of this example we find the 4.4 litre M62B44 V8 petrol engine which develops 282bhp and 420NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed automatic/tiptronic transmission with Sport mode.
Inside, we find grey a beige leather interior with 2+2 seating, Sport model seats with electric adjustment and driver memory, electric windows, electric tilt and slide sunroof, electric mirrors, cruise control, OBC (on-board computer), three-spoke steering wheel, original BMW Professional radio/cassette player, dual zone climate control with AC, fire extinguisher and traction control.
The car shows 91,283 miles and comes to us from ...
Points of note
£4,725
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,267
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,310
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Sep 07 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
91,379 miles
Registration Date
1997-04-21
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 08 2025 with 91,379 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2024 with 91,346 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2023 with 91,087 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- vehicle heavily undersealed
Failed
On Jul 13 2023 with 91,087 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Brake performance unable to be tested due to abs light on (1.2.1 (g))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- vehicle heavily undersealed
Passed
On Oct 20 2021 with 91,010 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 19 2021 with 91,008 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 10 2020 with 90,922 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- front to rear fuel pipe surface corrosion forming
Passed
On Aug 07 2019 with 90,847 miles
Failed
On Jul 29 2019 with 90,846 miles
There were 21 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer inlet pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake restricted movement (1.2.1 (f))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear front too rear fuel pipes corroded
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 31 2018 with 90,050 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2017 with 90,046 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2016 with 89,844 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Jul 27 2015 with 89,765 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Jul 25 2014 with 89,666 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed
On Jul 19 2013 with 88,768 miles
Passed
On Jul 27 2012 with 88,594 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2011 with 86,558 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2010 with 85,708 miles
Passed
On Jun 17 2009 with 84,851 miles
Passed
On Jun 12 2008 with 82,957 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2007 with 81,253 miles
Passed
On May 25 2006 with 79,285 miles
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