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1997 BMW 8 Series 840Ci Sport

55,604 miles Automatic Petrol 5 owners Oldham

£44,995

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Vehicle details

Year 1997

Registration SAN71B

Fuel economy 14.1 mpg

Power 286 bhp

Engine 840Ci

Body type Coupe

Transmission Automatic

Fuel Petrol

Doors 2

Seats 5

Description

This 1997 BMW 840Ci Sport is a classic grand tourer that balances effortless performance with refined comfort. Finished in rare Estoril Blue and wearing a well-preserved black leather interior, it feels composed on long journeys and confident on twisty roads. The smooth automatic transmission and torquey V8 deliver reassuring pull without fuss.

Practical enough for everyday use yet rewarding to drive, the cabin offers supportive seating and a calm, driver-focused layout. Recently serviced at a BMW main dealer and showing low mileage for its age, this car feels tight and ready to enjoy. It’s an increasingly collectible example that promises enjoyable cruising and enduring appeal.

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Vehicle health & MOT history for SAN71B

Good MOT condition

Generally well maintained

Some wear, repairs or historical advisories detected.

Last result: Passed Expires: 17 Jun 2027 Tests: 20

Wear and tear detected in MOT history

Repeated wear-related MOT notes found across brake wear, suspension wear

Vehicle has recorded MOT failures

18 Jun 2026

Mileage 55,914 miles

Passed

25 Mar 2025

Mileage 55,373 miles

Passed

21 Mar 2024

Mileage 55,116 miles

Passed

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

31 Mar 2023

Mileage 54,312 miles

Passed

06 Apr 2022

Mileage 53,826 miles

Passed

07 Jan 2022

Mileage 53,758 miles

Passed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

30 Sep 2020

Mileage 53,709 miles

Passed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

20 Sep 2016

Mileage 52,968 miles

Passed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

15 Aug 2015

Mileage 52,932 miles

Passed

01 Aug 2014

Mileage 52,869 miles

Passed

all four tyres are perished on the sidewalls

n/s/f tyre has a raised seam on inner and outer sidewall

Safety

Risk level

Needs verification

Several previous owners

Recommendation

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Summary

Use case fit

Strong performer

Motorway Long trips Mixed use

Better suited to mixed driving, motorway use and longer-distance travel.

Cost

Annual cost

Estimated

£5,730 / year

Insurance £900

Fuel £3,740

Maintenance £900

Road tax £190

Best points and things to consider

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Best points

Strengths

Low mileage for its age.
Suitable for family or daily use.

Things to consider

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MOT history includes some advisories worth checking.
Repeated brake, tyre or wear advisories appear in the MOT history.
Condition indicators suggest extra checks are sensible.
Ownership history is higher than ideal.

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Specifications and equipment

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Air Conditioning
Electric Seats
Electric Sunroof
Heated Windscreen Washers
Leather Seats
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment

CD multi-changer
Radio Cassette
Radio/CD Player
Trip Computer

Alarm System
Central locking

Alloy wheels
Metallic paint
Solid Paint

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