£15,656
2003 BMW 540i M Sport 6-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Jul 2026
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Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£15,656
2003 BMW 540i M Sport 6-Speed
US • 6 Jul 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 2003 BMW 540i M Sport sedan is a 6-speed manual example with 187k miles. It has received extensive mechanical work under the current owner, including engine and suspension overhauls, and a clutch replacement. The car presents well in Black Sapphire Metallic with the desirable M Sport Package, but shows some cosmetic wear consistent with its age and mileage, including minor paint flaws and interior seat wear.
Condition
7
The car has undergone significant mechanical refurbishment including engine resealing, suspension overhaul, and clutch replacement. However, there are noted cosmetic imperfections such as paint touch-ups, a dent, paint chips, dings, and wear on the interior seating and steering wheel. These issues require minor reconditioning, placing it in the 'Very Good' category.
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187,000 miles
WBADN53453GF71476
2003
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
£15,656
2003 BMW 540i M Sport 6-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
4.4-Liter M62 V8 Six-Speed Manual Transmission Black Sapphire Metallic Paint Sand Beige Montana Leather Upholstery 18" Style 37 M Parallel Alloy Wheels Bilstein Dampers M Sport Package Glass Sunroof Xenon Headlights Heated & Powered Front Seats CD Stereo Automatic Climate Control Cruise Control Clean Carfax Report This 2003 BMW 540i sedan was optioned with the M Sport Package, and it is powered by a 4.4-liter M62 V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
The car was acquired by the seller circa 2022, and subsequent refurbishments included resealing portions of the engine, overhauling the suspension, installing black interior components to complement the factory Sand Beige leather, reconditioning the xenon headlights, and replacing the clutch, driveline mounts, shifter bushings, rear tires, assorted timing and cooling system components, and more.
Finished in Black Sapphire Metallic, the car is equipped with a sunroof, 18″ Style 37 M Parallel alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable...
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£2,484
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£11,368
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