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1997 BMW 840Ci

Sold at Cars & Bids on June 7, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$12,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 16, 2026.

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
BMW 8 Series (E31)
Generation
8 Series (E31) (1991 to 1997)
Miles shown
81,100
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WBAEF8328VCC31573
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 125 comparable sales, 57% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$19,000 to $42,000
Median$26,500
Sales behind it125Likely

From 125 sales of the BMW 8 Series (E31) (1991 to 1997) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,000 and $42,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 BMW 840CiBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$27,250
1997 BMW 840CiBring a Trailer, June 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2026$15,250
1997 BMW 850CiMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$32,000
1997 BMW 840CiBring a Trailer, Feb. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 17, 2026$23,500
1997 BMW 840CiBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2025$12,600
1997 BMW 850CiBring a Trailer, Jan. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 28, 2025$25,750
24-Years-Owned 1997 BMW 840CiBring a Trailer, April 22, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 22, 2025$26,750
1997 BMW 840CiBring a Trailer, Dec. 23, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 23, 2024$26,750

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Nov. 14, 2022Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$9,400 high bid
June 7, 2023Sold (this sale)Cars & BidsCars & Bids81,100$12,100
Sept. 3, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$12,600