What should I look for when buying a BMW 840?

I'm looking at a BMW 840 with 120,000 miles, selling for £3500.00 What are the main faults with this model?

Asked on 16 August 2010 by nickbunn

Answered by Honest John
See the entry in car-by-car breakdown.
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