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£2,484

1998 BMW 540I AUTO

Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 27 Jan 2024

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Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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£2,484

1998 BMW 540I AUTO

UK • 27 Jan 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This BMW 540i SE has been owned by the last keeper since 2015 and has had £4,600 spent on it in the last two years. It has a factory fitted sunroof and is described as driving well, but has been unused since 2018.

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Condition 

5

The car has been off the road for a few years and has had some work done to it recently. It is described as driving well by the vendor. However, it is being sold as seen and without any warranty, so a thorough inspection is recommended.

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119,417 miles

R68 WLB

1998

Auction

WBADE62000BW72905

RHD

United Kingdom

£2,484

1998 BMW 540I AUTO

Anglia Car Auctions • UK • 27 Jan 2024

Market Position:

Lowest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

4,398cc.

Finished in silver with grey leather interior, this BMW 540i SE is being offered as a retirement sale.

It has been registered to the last keeper since 2015 but with the current owner, a classic car dealer, since 2018.

It was purchased following two or three years off the road and has remained unused since.

The car was subject to £2,800 expenditure during 2021 including a new ignition key, front and rear brakes discs and pads, new bonnet and boot badge, wiper blades, filters, new fuel pump and headlamps.

During 2022, a further £1,800 was spent on various parts including springs and sensors.

The car benefits from a factory fitted sunroof.

Described by the vendor as driving well.

Previously fitted with LPG, this has now been removed.

The history file includes recent receipts, V5 and handbook.

The mileage is recorded at 119,417.

Five registered owners from new.

Notice to Buyers: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given.

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Price Analysis vs Other 5 Series (E39) 540is

£2,484

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,368

Median Price (Since 2020)

£49,929

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous 5 Series (E39) 540i Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 17th Nov 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

129,520 miles

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