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We buy BMW 8 Seriess from every year, 1995–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
BMW 8 Series by year
The 8 Series is a small car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 31 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 8 Series | 4.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 13–17 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 8 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 8 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl, 5.4L 12-cyl | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| 2019 8 Series | 4.4L 8-cyl | 20 | 2 | 9 |
| 2020 8 Series | 3.0L 6-cyl | 23–25 | 6 | 4 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common BMW 8 Series problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your 8 Series, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a BMW 8 Series: questions
How much is a junk BMW 8 Series worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete 8 Seriess with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy BMW 8 Seriess that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which BMW 8 Series year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1997 8 Series (10). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, air bags and air bags.
Which BMW 8 Series year has the most recalls?
The 2020 8 Series has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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