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£17,043

2003 BMW 540i M Sport 6-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 13 Jul 2026

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Highest 20% of Past Sales

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£17,043

2003 BMW 540i M Sport 6-Speed

US • 13 Jul 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2003 BMW 540i M Sport sedan, a rare 6-speed manual with 211k miles, comes with the desirable M Sport package and recent major mechanical work including clutch and timing chain replacement. Despite cosmetic flaws like rock chips and cracked trim, it presents a solid classic enthusiast option with a clean Carfax report.

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Condition 

6

The car has 211k miles and shows signs of wear consistent with its mileage, including rock chips on the hood and front bumper, cracked trim pieces, and fading pixels in the digital display. While significant mechanical work has been done, cosmetic imperfections and wear prevent a higher rating.

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211,000 miles

WBADN53473GF70927

2003

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Manual

LHD

United States

£17,043

2003 BMW 540i M Sport 6-Speed

Bring A Trailer • US • 13 Jul 2026

Market Position:

Highest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

4.4-Liter V8 Six-Speed Manual Transmission Alpine White Paint Sand Beige Leather Upholstery M Sport Package 18" Style 37 Wheels Dinan Muffler Xenon Headlights Heated Power-Adjustable Front Seats Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control Cruise Control CD Stereo Short-Throw Shifter This 2003 BMW 540i sedan is finished in Alpine White over Sand Beige leather and is powered by a 4.4-liter M62 V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission. It features the M Sport Package, a Dinan muffler, and 18″ Style 37 wheels, along with xenon headlights, heated power-adjustable front seats, a short-throw shifter, dual-zone automatic climate control, a CD stereo, and cruise control.

The clutch, timing chains, and various VANOS components are said to have been replaced shortly before the car was sold .

This E39 540i has 211k miles and is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer with a clean Carfax report and an Illinois title.

The car is finished in Alpine White and features revised front and rear ...

Price Analysis vs Other 5 Series (E39) 540is

£2,484

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,368

Median Price (Since 2020)

£49,929

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