Lot Ended
Description
Four owners,
the third for 21 years; new block and pistons under warranty just 44,000 miles
ago; driven to the sale from south London.
This BMW E31 840Ci was first registered in March 1995 and
supplied new by Fawdington BMW of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, fitted with a 4.0 V8
pumping all 282bhp to the rear wheels via automatic
transmission.
Purchased from ourselves in 2021,
our vendor has racked up some 15,000 miles in his three year ownership, and only
decided to part ways due to downsizing his collection. Prior to our vendor this
BMW came from 21-year lady ownership.
Showing
117,892 miles with a large history file, the service book has 13 stamps (11 by
BMW main dealers), the last in May 2007 at 87,500 miles. A handful of invoices
show subsequent upkeep in the form of a four wheel alignment in August 2013, and
an invoice for a lube service kit from Euro car parts in November
2017.
In November 2002 at 73,852 miles the car
was treated to a new block and pistons under warranty by Scothall BMW of Leeds,
the car covering just 44,000 miles since. As BMW buffs will know, the M60B40 4.0
V8 was prone to premature wear thanks to the high sulphur content of some fuels
in the 1990s which could affect the Nikasil bore linings. Modern fuel has
virtually no sulphur content so this is no longer an issue.
The Orient Blue bodywork is showing some signs of age with a couple
blemishes as shown in the photos, however it’s still shining brightly in our
showroom, the interior still looking smart due to its outstanding build quality.
A good deep clean should bring it up nicely.
All the original handbooks are present in the leather wallet along
with a good number of old MOTs and documents for a Tracker anti-theft system
which was fitted in 2000. The original tool kit is also present in the boot lid
compartment.
Starting promptly and running nicely
as we have moved it around on site, everything seems to be working as it should
apart from the electric sunroof. Coming with an MOT until December 2024
with just a few minor advisories (worn rear tyres; play in o/s/f suspension),
this handsome 840Ci was driven to the sale from London and is on offer
at an attractive guide price.
Contact:
Quintin.hayward@brightwells.com
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