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BMW 840CI problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the BMW 840CI since 1994, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 1997 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by lights problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
2
Worst year
1997
Model years
1994-1997

BMW 840CI years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 840CI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 840CI years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 840CI complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1994199519961997

How we calculate this

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Most common BMW 840CI problems

All model years combined.

  • Lights
    4
  • Visibility
    1
  • Electrical
    1

BMW 840CI problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1997-2Lights10
1996-1Electrical10
1995-1Visibility10
1994-1Lights20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the BMW 840CI

What years of the BMW 840CI should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 840CI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 840CI?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 840CI?

Lights, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by visibility (1) and electrical (1).

How many recalls does the BMW 840CI have?

2 recalls between 1994 and 1997. The 1994 model year has the most, with 2.

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