£9,434
1994 BMW 840Ci (E31) Auto
PistonHeads • UK • 10 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£9,434
1994 BMW 840Ci (E31) Auto
UK • 10 Feb 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1994 BMW 840Ci is a presentable classic GT car with a 4.4-liter V8 engine, automatic gearbox, and a good service history, imported from Australia in 2018. While it needs some cosmetic TLC, including addressing rust and paint blemishes, it runs well and has had recent mechanical work, making it a usable modern classic.
Condition
6
The car has moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. There are a few small dents, light paint scratches, and noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required, particularly to address rust on a rear arch and blemishes on the offside door and rear wings.
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106,898 miles
M956 VJL
United Kingdom
Automatic
1994
Auction
£9,434
1994 BMW 840Ci (E31) Auto
PistonHeads • UK • 10 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Highlights Handsome and well-engineered '90s GT car Australian import 282bhp, 4.4-litre V8 engine Good history folder BMW main dealer and specialist service history Lots of recent restoration work Overview The E31 8 Series holds a special place in many people's hearts.
Not only does it come equipped with a choice of BMW's venerable V8 and V12 engines but it was also a much sleeker design than previous models, taking more inspiration from the M1 than most anything else.
It was certainly a looker and as far as polished grand tourers go it ticked a lot of boxes and it's a car that still very much holds up today.
With a boom in popularity for '90s youngtimers that is still going strong, now could very well be the time to pick up such a machine and this particular 1994 example might be just the ticket.
Having been manufactured a few years into the E31's nine-year production run it comes with the later, larger capacity 4.4-litre V8, which means more torque, better fuel economy, and lower...
Price Analysis vs Other 8 Series (E31) 840Cis
£4,725
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£13,865
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,310
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 6th Nov 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
172,100 kilometers
MOT History
Failed
On 6th Nov 2026, 172,100 kilometers
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 10th Jun 2025, 171,726 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On 21st Mar 2025, 171,686 kilometers
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On 1st Mar 2024, 171,676 kilometers
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