2021 BMW 8 Series Log in
Asking 739,800 SEK
38,990 km · Petrol · Automatic · BLL01D
An automated assessment based on available data — not a substitute for an independent inspection or professional legal/financial advice.
- Significant model-description mismatch between ad and registry data reduces confidence in listing accuracy
- Vehicle currently deregistered (avställd) status needs clarification
- Two open recall campaigns with unknown fix status on this specific vehicle
- Low but inconclusive mileage relative to typical range, unable to confirm via history
- No damage/accident history source available to verify condition
- Fair market pricing relative to comparables is a positive factor
Ad vs. registry data check
3 fields didn't match between the ad and verified registry data — see details below.
- Model: the listing says "840i", but the vehicle registry shows "8 Series" (significant difference)
- Trim/spec: the listing says "xDrive Coupé Coupe 333hk B W Softclose DAP Kolfiber Ven", but the vehicle registry shows "Log in" (minor difference)
- Fuel type: the listing says "Bensin", but the vehicle registry shows "Petrol" (minor difference)
Legal status & environmental zones
- 🚦 Traffic status
- Deregistered
- 📅 Next inspection due
- 2027-03-31
🛣️ Mileage analysis
At 38,990 km for a 2021 model, this car's annual average of roughly 7,798 km/year is notably below the typical range of 12,000-18,000 km/year for this segment. This could reflect genuine low usage (plausible for a premium coupe used as a second car) or could warrant scrutiny, but no mileage history events are available to corroborate or dispute the current reading, so the rollback risk assessment remains inconclusive.
| Date | Odometer (km) | Source |
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🔧 Damage & accident history
No accident/insurance history source is available yet — this report does not check for prior damage.
Confidence: Low
💰 Market valuation
Asking 739,800 SEK — fair range 599,800–1,099,900 SEK (Fair price, from 11 comparables).
The asking price of 739,800 SEK sits very close to the median of 11 comparable listings (729,900 SEK) and comfortably within the fair value range of 599,800–1,099,900 SEK. Comparable 8 Series/M850i listings with similar mileage and vintage support this as a fairly priced listing, though the wide fair value range suggests some room for negotiation given the other flagged concerns.
📢 Official recalls (EU Safety Gate)
2 of undefined total recall campaigns issued for this model apply to this vehicle's specific model year — not the model's entire recall history.
- BMW 8 Series (2018 – 2025) (2025-11-02) — The engine starter’s electrical contacts may overheat and cause the vehicle to start improperly. Continued starting attempts can intensify the ...
- BMW 8 / M8 (2018 – 2021) (2021-05-01) — Defective hydraulic unit of the braking system may cause limited braking support and increased braking distance. Moreover, in such cases, ...
This shows official recall campaigns issued for this model and year — whether THIS specific car has already had the fix applied isn't verified here. Check the chassis/VIN with the manufacturer's own recall lookup tool to confirm.
💳 Estimated ownership cost (annual)
- 🧾 Road tax
- 6,500 SEK
- 🛡️ Insurance
- 12,000–22,000 SEK
- ⛽ Fuel/electricity
- 22,000 SEK
- 🔧 Maintenance (baseline)
- 15,000 SEK
- 💰 Total
- 55,500–65,500 SEK
These are general estimates based on typical Swedish costs for a petrol-powered, higher-performance premium coupe of this age and value, not official quotes from a specific insurer or tax authority. Road tax (fordonsskatt) is estimated based on this vehicle's engine size/emissions class; insurance range reflects typical premiums for a car of this value and performance segment; fuel cost assumes typical annual mileage and consumption for a large petrol engine; maintenance is a generic baseline for a vehicle of this age/mileage. Actual costs will vary by insurer, driving habits, and region.
Recommendation
Fairly priced but clarify model discrepancy, deregistration status, and recall history before buying
The car is priced fairly against comparable listings and comes with the added legal protection of a dealer sale under konsumentköplagen. However, there is a significant discrepancy between the ad's '840i' description and the registry's generic '8 Series' listing that needs explanation, the car's current deregistered (avställd) status needs to be resolved, and two open recall campaigns (starter and brake hydraulics) have unknown remedy status on this specific vehicle. None of these are necessarily disqualifying, but they are real, verifiable concerns that justify further inspection and seller clarification, and potentially some price negotiation, before committing.
Suggested offer range: 680,000–720,000 SEK
✅ Before you buy
❓ Questions to ask the seller
- Why does the ad describe this car as an '840i' when the registry lists the model simply as '8 Series' — can you confirm the exact model variant and engine designation from the registration certificate?
- Why is the vehicle currently shown as deregistered (avställd), and will it be re-registered and made road-legal before or at the point of sale?
- Has the recall remedy for the defective brake hydraulic unit (issued 2021-05-01) been applied to this specific car? Can you provide documentation?
- Has the recall remedy for the engine starter overheating issue (issued 2025-11-02) been applied to this specific car? Can you provide documentation?
- Given the annual mileage average is well below the typical range for this segment, can you provide service records or previous MOT/besiktning readings to substantiate the current odometer reading?
- What is the usage history of the car — was it privately owned, used as a company car, or rental, and can you clarify the ownership history behind the 2 registered owners?
🔍 Inspection checklist
- Verify the actual model/engine variant against the chassis number/VIN and compare to both the ad's '840i' claim and the registry's '8 Series' entry
- Confirm at a workshop or via BMW's own recall lookup tool whether the brake hydraulic unit recall and the starter recall have been completed on this VIN
- Check current traffic/registration status in person and confirm steps needed to lift the deregistered (avställd) status
- Request and review full service history to help substantiate the low mileage reading
- Have an independent mechanic inspect brakes and starter system given the two open recalls
- Check the next scheduled besiktning (due 2027-03-31) documentation and any past inspection results for red flags
What this report doesn't cover
- No accident, insurance, or police-record source is checked — the damage assessment below reflects that gap, not a clean history.
- No community-sourced known-issues research is available for this model yet — the known-issues section is not populated.
- Recall campaigns are matched by model and year only — whether this specific chassis has already had the fix applied is not verified.
- No accident/insurance damage history source was available, so prior damage cannot be verified.
- Mileage rollback risk could not be conclusively assessed due to lack of historical mileage readings.
- Usage type (private, company, rental) is unknown.
- It is not verified whether the two open recall campaigns have already been remedied on this specific vehicle.
- Ownership cost figures are general estimates, not quotes from a specific insurer or tax authority.