The E31 8-Series grand tourer with the M60 V8 (840i), the M62 (later 840Ci) and the M70/M73 V12s (850i/850Ci). Early-M60 Nikasil bore wear and the age/complexity of these engines are the usual watch-points. Editorial summary, not a reliability rating; per-configuration facts and their evidence are below.
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Filtered: M60 · 3.0–4.0L V8 (M60).
Known issues
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Maintenance
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