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£11,897

1997 BMW 840Ci

United States • 10 Jun 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 BMW 840Ci, finished in Jet Black with a Light Parchment interior, is offered with no reserve. It features a 4.4L V8 engine, automatic transmission, and desirable options like a power sunroof and Bluetooth stereo, but shows signs of wear and requires some reconditioning.
The car has accumulated 111k miles, and while it has a clean Carfax report, the listing notes an oil leak, recommended shock replacement, and various interior/exterior cosmetic flaws that will need attention.

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Condition 

4

The car has several cosmetic issues including faded paint with touch-ups, a damaged sunroof cover, and a fading onboard computer display. Mechanically, there's an oil leak and corrosion on underside components and the exhaust system. The seller also recommends replacing the shocks.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

WBAEF8321VCC31608

Odometer:

111,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

4.4-Liter V8 Five-Speed Automatic Transmission Jet Black Paint Light Parchment Leather 16" Style 9 Alloy Wheels Power-Operated Sunroof Fog Lights Heated Front Seats Cruise Control Continental Stereo w/Bluetooth Connectivity Clean Carfax Report
This 1997 BMW 840Ci remained registered in California for over two decades until the seller’s purchase in 2025.

Powered by a 4.4-liter V8 linked to a five-speed automatic transmission, it is finished in Jet Black over Light Parchment leather.

Equipment includes Automatic Stability Control, 16″ Style 9 alloy wheels, a power-operated sunroof, fog lights, dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, cruise control, and a Continental head unit with Bluetooth connectivity.

This E31 is offered at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean Utah title in the seller’s name.

The pillarless coupe’s exterior is finished in Jet Black (668) and features pop-up headlights, a power-operated sunroof, fog lights, and black bodysid...

Points of note

£4,725

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,561

Median Price (Since 2020)

£56,310

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