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£14,269

1997 BMW 540i 6-Speed

United States • 29 Jul 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1997 BMW 540i sedan features a desirable 6-speed manual transmission and the M Sport suspension, with a 4.4L V8 engine. It has 107k miles and includes recent mechanical service, though it does have noted cosmetic flaws like dings and bumper scuffs, impacting its overall condition.

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Condition 

6

The car has several cosmetic issues including dings on both sides, scuffs on the front bumper, and a dent on the C-pillar. The instrument cluster also has intermittent pixel failure. While recent mechanical work has been done, the presence of multiple cosmetic flaws and past accident history indicates a 'Good' condition, requiring some reconditioning.

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Manual

Transmission:

WBADE5324VBV90189

Chassis No:

Odometer:

107,000 miles

5FEK322

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

LHD

4.4-Liter M62 V8 Six-Speed Manual Transmission Montreal Blue Metallic Paint Sand Beige Montana Leather Upholstery 17" Style 19 Wheels M Sport Suspension Electric Sunroof Heated & Power-Adjustable Front Seats Heated Steering Wheel Premium Hi-Fi Sound System Cassette Stereo w/Remote Six-Disc CD Changer BlueBus Bluetooth Module Owner's Manual Service Records
This 1997 BMW 540i sedan is finished in Montreal Blue Metallic over Sand Beige Montana leather and is powered by a 4.4-liter M62 V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission.

The car is equipped with the M Sport suspension package, a sunroof, 17″ Style 19 alloy wheels, heated front seats, a cassette stereo with a remote six-disc CD changer, a Premium Hi-Fi sound system, a BlueBus Bluetooth module, and driver-seat memory settings.

The seller purchased the car in 2026, and work has since included replacing the battery, starter, accessory and drive belts, idler pulley, and air-conditioning belt tensioner pulley.

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£2,484

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£11,382

Median Price (Since 2020)

£49,929

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