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£19,477

2003 BMW 540i M Sport

Bring A Trailer • US • 25 Aug 2026

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£19,477

2003 BMW 540i M Sport

US • 25 Aug 2026

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2003 BMW 540i M Sport has exceptionally low mileage at 52k and has received extensive recent mechanical servicing, addressing key potential issues for this model. However, the listing explicitly mentions exterior imperfections and dead pixels on the odometer, suggesting some cosmetic attention is needed despite its overall good mechanical health and M Sport package.

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Condition 

7

The car is in Very Good condition. While it has low mileage and recent significant mechanical work (timing chain tensioner, water pump, etc.), the description notes 'dings in the doors and exterior imperfections' and 'dead pixels on the odometer display'. The wheels have been refinished and an aluminum-look wrap has been applied to the interior trim, indicating some cosmetic attention has been given, but these also suggest the original finish and trim were not perfect. This aligns with the 'slight wear visible' and 'one or two small dents' described for a 'Very Good' rating.

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52,000 miles

WBADN63403GS56393

2003

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Automatic

LHD

United States

£19,477

2003 BMW 540i M Sport

Bring A Trailer • US • 25 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

4.4-Liter M62 V8 5-Speed Automatic Transmission Jet Black Paint Black Leather Upholstery 18" Style 37 M Parallel Alloy Wheels M Sport Package Sunroof Xenon Headlights Heated & Powered Front Seats Touchscreen Stereo w/Car

Play Service Records Clean Carfax Report This 2003 BMW 540i sedan was optioned with the M Sport Package, and it remained registered in California through the seller’s acquisition .

Subsequent work included replacing the windshield, stereo head unit, timing chain tensioner, water pump, valley pan, accessory drive belt, spark plugs, power steering hoses, front brake pads and wear sensors, and assorted engine gaskets and seals.

Finished in Jet Black over black leather upholstery, the car is powered by a 4.4-liter M62 V8 paired with a Steptronic five-speed automatic transmission.

It also has a sunroof, xenon headlights, 18″ Style 37 M Parallel alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable front seats, and automatic climate control.

This E39 540i has 52k miles and is now offe...

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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