£15,340
1997 BMW 540i 6-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 21 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£15,340
1997 BMW 540i 6-Speed
US • 21 Oct 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW 540i sedan boasts a desirable 6-speed manual transmission and only 46k original miles. Extensive recent maintenance addresses key potential issues for this model, making it a strong contender for a collector.
Condition
8
The car has low mileage (46k miles) and has had significant recent maintenance performed, including timing chain, gaskets, brakes, and belts. The Carfax report is clean, and it recently passed a California emissions test. Cosmetic issues are minor, with the hood being refinished.
/ 10
46,000 miles
WBADE5321VBV90098
LHD
United States
Manual
6WVGO79
1997
Auction
£15,340
1997 BMW 540i 6-Speed
Bring A Trailer • US • 21 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
4.4-Liter M62 V8 Six-Speed Manual Transmission Glacier Green Metallic Paint Gray Montana Leather Upholstery 17" Style 19 Alloy Wheels Sport Suspension Automatic Stability Control (ASC) Sunroof Rear Parking Sensors Mud Guards Power-Adjustable Front Comfort Seats w/Driver-Position Memory Folding Rear Seats Automatic Climate Control Hi-Fi Sound System Cassette Stereo Trunk-Mounted Six-Disc Cd Changer Owner's Manual Service Records Clean Carfax Report This 1997 BMW 540i sedan has 46k miles and has been registered in California since new.
The seller purchased the car in 2025, and service since then has included replacement of the timing chain, timing chain tensioners, timing cover gasket, front crankshaft seal, valve cover gaskets, oil pan gasket, spark plugs, drive belts, air filters, fuel filter, throttle body cables, intake hose, front and rear brake rotors and pads, battery, passenger-rear window regulator, windshield cowl, and weather seals, as well as refinishing the hood.
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Price Analysis vs Other 5 Series (E39) 540is
£2,484
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,368
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£49,929
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