1997 BMW 8 Series
1997 BMW 8 Series sold for a median of $27,250 over the last 12 months, based on 13 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $23,121 and $35,200. 14 currently for sale.
1997 BMW 8 Series against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | $59k | $19k–$108k | 31 | 12 |
| 1995 | $56k | $27k–$87k | 25 | 23 |
| 1996 | $20k | $15k–$25k | 13 | 6 |
| 1997 | $26k | $20k–$31k | 30 | 14 |
| 1998 | $20k | $18k–$22k | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | $21k | $19k–$32k | 13 | 1 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
1997 BMW 8 Series by version
- E31 8 Series
- $22k median, 13 sales in 3 years, 1 for sale
- E31 850i & 850Ci
- $26k median, 9 sales in 3 years, 2 for sale
- E31 840i & 840Ci
- $29k median, 8 sales in 3 years, 11 for sale
Recent 1997 BMW 8 Series auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Oct 13, 2026, Collecting Cars | $36,186 | 96,810 | Collecting Cars |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Sep 18, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $27,250 | 101,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1997 BMW 8 Series 850Ci Aug 25, 2026, Collecting Cars | $23,121 | 119,054 | Collecting Cars |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Aug 6, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $28,000 | 56,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840 Ci Jul 19, 2026, Car & Classic | $26,962 | 59,638 | Car & Classic |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Jun 17, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $43,500 | 15,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Jun 10, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,250 | 111,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| May 26, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840Ci May 26, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $30,000 | 57,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Apr 21, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $21,600 | 179,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 1997 BMW 850Ci Mar 19, 2026, Mecum | $35,200 | 153,606 | Mecum |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Sport Feb 23, 2026, Collecting Cars | $38,945 | 55,590 | Collecting Cars |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Feb 17, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $23,500 | 82,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 1997 BMW 850 Ci Jan 23, 2026, Bonhams | $17,920 | 52,000 | Bonhams |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Sep 11, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $22,000 | 179,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 1997 BMW 840Ci Sep 3, 2025, Bring a Trailer | $12,600 | 82,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
175 1997 BMW 8 Series vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 14 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1997 BMW 8 Series cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1997 BMW 8 Series sold for a median of $27,250 across 13 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $23,121 and $35,200. There are 14 currently for sale.
How many 1997 BMW 8 Series listings are for sale right now?
There are 14 1997 BMW 8 Series listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.