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BMW E31 840i value
What a 1993–1997 BMW 840i (E31) sells for, from 76 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E31 840i value by mileage
The median sale price in each 25,000-mile band, over the last 24 months. A band is shown where at least two cars sold in it.
| Mileage | Median sale price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $28,000 | 5 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $17,600 | 3 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $24,550 | 6 | see the sales |
| 150,000 to 175,000 miles | $10,500 | 4 | see the sales |
| 175,000 to 200,000 miles | $16,550 | 4 | see the sales |
E31 840i prices over time
Every E31 840i sale on record, Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $26,028 across 12 sales, against $12,000 across 15 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +116.9%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $27,055 | 11 |
| 2025 | $12,300 | 12 |
| 2024 | $20,750 | 9 |
| 2023 | $19,500 | 7 |
| 2022 | $20,000 | 11 |
| 2021 | $26,500 | 10 |
| 2020 | $17,625 | 10 |
What color is worth on the E31 840i
Measured across 75 recorded sales with mileage, sale year, model year, gearbox, body and trim held equal, and stated against the average E31 840i. Factory paint only; a color is measured where at least 10 cars in it have sold.
| Color | Against the average car | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Silver | -11.7% | 12 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Jet Black | -19.0% | 13 |
Recent E31 840i sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 1995 | 106,000 | $24,100 | Cosmos Black | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 1997 | 101,000 | $27,250 | Orient Blue | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2026 | 1997 | 56,000 | $28,000 | Alpine White | — | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 2026 | 1996 | 106,000 | $25,000 | Cosmos Black | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 1994 | 65,000 | $28,000 | Black | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 1997 | 15,000 | $43,500 | Jet Black | — | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 1997 | 111,000 | $15,250 | Jet Black | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 2026 | 1995 | 37,000 | $27,055 | Jet Black | — | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| May 2026 | 1997 | 57,000 | $30,000 | Arctic Silver | — | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 2026 | 1997 | 179,000 | $21,600 | Alpine White | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Feb 2026 | 1997 | 82,000 | $23,500 | Jet Black | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2025 | 1996 | 164,000 | $8,750 | Orient Blue | Automatic | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
Every E31 840i sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E31 840i?
Check its history before you buy. An AutoCheck report for any VIN is $5, emailed to you as a PDF: title brands, reported accidents, odometer readings, owners and auction history.
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If your E31 840i was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E31 840i there is often nothing comparable for sale nearby. The Total Loss Market Valuation Report puts the sales above in front of your adjuster: the comparable sales at your mileage with links, every adjustment itemized in dollars, what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, your state's rule, and a letter to the adjuster in your name. The preview is free; the report is $199.
Questions
What is a BMW E31 840i worth?
The median 1993–1997 BMW 840i (E31) sold for $21,600 over the last 24 months, across 27 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $11,500 and $26,750, and the full range ran from $6,900 to $43,500. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 50,000 to 75,000 miles sold for a median of $28,000, and cars with 175,000 to 200,000 miles for $16,550.
Are E31 840i prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $26,028 across 12 sales, against $12,000 across 15 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +116.9%. That compares every sale in each period, so a change in the mileage or condition of the cars offered moves it as well as the market does.
Where do these E31 840i prices come from?
From 76 completed auction sales of the E31 840i on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids, each a public record with photographs, mileage and a final price. Asking prices are not used. Special variants, race and project cars, branded titles, parts and museum-mileage examples are left out so they cannot skew a median.
My E31 840i was totaled. How do I show the insurer what it was worth?
Look up your car in the valuation tool with its year and mileage, then start the Total Loss Market Valuation Report from there. It lists the comparable sales with links, itemizes every adjustment in dollars, states what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, and opens with a letter to your adjuster. The preview is free and the report is $199.
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