£21,078
2003 BMW 540i
Bring A Trailer • US • 12 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£21,078
2003 BMW 540i
US • 12 Oct 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2003 BMW 540i, formerly owned by Walter Becker of Steely Dan, boasts an exceptionally low 18k original miles and presents in Jet Black with a black leather interior. The car has received recent mechanical attention, including replaced cooling system components and fluid changes, positioning it as a well-preserved example for collectors.
Condition
8
The car is in excellent condition with only minor cosmetic issues mentioned, such as scrapes on the underside of the front lip and repainted hood and rear bumper cover. Mechanicals appear well-maintained with several recent fluid changes and component replacements.
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18,000 miles
WBADN63433GS57411
2003
Auction
Automatic
LHD
United States
£21,078
2003 BMW 540i
Bring A Trailer • US • 12 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
4.4-Liter M62 V8 Five-Speed Automatic Transmission Jet Black Paint Black Leather Upholstery 18″ Style 32 Alloy Wheels Sunroof Heated Front Seats CD Stereo Heated Steering Wheel Automatic Climate Control This 2003 BMW 540i sedan was purchased new by Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker and is said to have remained in a Manhattan garage from 2006 until his death in 2017.
The seller acquired the car in 2018 and has since added approximately 500 of its 18k miles.
It is finished in Jet Black over black leather and is powered by a 4.4-liter M62 V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission.
Additional equipment includes a sunroof, xenon headlights, 18″ Style 32 alloy wheels, heated front seats, a CD stereo, a heated steering wheel, and automatic climate control.
This E39 540i is now offered with the owner’s manual, service records, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean New York title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in Jet Black and features xenon headlights, an elect...
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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