£5,772
2001 BMW 540i M-Sport
Classic Car Auctions • UK • 25 Jun 2021
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£5,772
2001 BMW 540i M-Sport
UK • 25 Jun 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, post-facelift 1990s BMW 540i M-Sport (E39) imported from Japan, boasting a 4.4-litre V8 engine and 87,000 miles. Finished in Jet Black with a black leather interior, it features refurbished alloys and a comprehensive service history, making it a potentially valuable classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in 'amazing condition' with a detailed service record supporting its mileage. Recent service and repairs, along with well-maintained features like the refurbished alloys and M-Sport trim, suggest it is in very good condition overall. However, as a used car, minor imperfections are expected, preventing a rating of 'pristine' or 'outstanding'.
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87,000 miles
Y678 DHN
2001
Auction
WBADN62060GF12937
RHD
United Kingdom
£5,772
2001 BMW 540i M-Sport
Classic Car Auctions • UK • 25 Jun 2021
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Very rare, post-facelift, 540i M-Sport (E39) in amazing condition.
Imported from Japan in 2020, into a UK private BMW collection Powered by the turbine-smooth, M62, DOHC, 4.4-litre V8 producing 282bhp
Finished in gleaming Jet Black with recently professionally refurbished alloys Black leather interior with M-Sport trim, BMW over mats and a rear blind Only 87,000 miles (140,000km) from new supported by a detailed service record Recent £400 service.
Instrument panel pixels repaired BMW wallet with manuals, two keys and service history.
MOT until January 2022 Service intervals; 8,611 km, 20,384 km, 34,113 km, 44,608 km, 54,870 km, 63,250 km, 65,996 km, 83,255 km, 96,005 km, 103,068 km, 110,859 km, 119,444 km, 129,919 km, 133,478 km, 140,000 km (87,000 miles) UK Service and MOT With E39 M5s now reaching £50,000, the 540i M-Sport looks amazing value In order to view this car a ticket to the London Classic Car Show will need to be purchased via the show website.
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Price Analysis vs Other 5 Series (E39) 540is
£2,484
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,368
Median Price (Since 2020)
£49,929
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 27th Sept 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
143,834 kilometers
MOT History
Failed
On 27th Sept 2026, 143,834 kilometers
Passed
On 17th Oct 2025, 142,030 miles
Passed
On 28th Jan 2021, 140,157 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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