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£5,700

2003 BMW (E39) 540I TOURING

Collecting Cars • UK • 7 Feb 2022

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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£5,700

2003 BMW (E39) 540I TOURING

UK • 7 Feb 2022

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2003 BMW 540i Touring is a well-maintained example with a comprehensive service history. It features a 4.4-liter V8 engine, automatic transmission, and desirable factory options such as comfort seats, navigation, and M Sports Package. Imperfections are present around the vehicle commensurate with its age and mileage.

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Condition 

6

The car presents well overall, with a few noted imperfections commensurate with its age and mileage. The interior is in very good condition, though the carpets could benefit from being cleaned. Recent MOT test resulted in a pass with advisories noted. There is no known bodywork damage. Overall, the car appears to be in good condition, with some minor issues that could be addressed with some reconditioning.

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132,776 miles

WBADR62080BX98305

RHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

SS52 XXX

2003

Auction

£5,700

2003 BMW (E39) 540I TOURING

Collecting Cars • UK • 7 Feb 2022

Market Position:

Lowest 20% of Past Sales

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Description

A well-appointed, late-production example.

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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Lowest 20% of Past Sales

Compared to previous sales, the sale price placed this vehicle in the lowest 20% of past sales for the 5 Series (E39) 540i.

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Previous 5 Series (E39) 540i Sales

MOT Information

Valid

Expires on 27th Aug 2027

Latest MOT mileage:

153,955 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 28th Aug 2026, 153,955 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passed

On 2nd Apr 2025, 152,951 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Failed

On 1st Apr 2025, 152,951 miles

There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Failed

On 3rd Jan 2025, 152,915 miles

There were 8 defects noted.

Major:
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & wearing low

MOT Mileage Trend

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