£7,275
1997 BMW (E39) 540I TOURING - MANUAL
Collecting Cars • UK • 27 Jun 2022
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£7,275
1997 BMW (E39) 540I TOURING - MANUAL
UK • 27 Jun 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 BMW 540i Touring is a well-maintained modern classic with a desirable six-speed manual gearbox. It features several tasteful modifications, has recently been serviced and recommissioned, and is offered with a collection of maintenance invoices.
Condition
6
The car has some cosmetic issues, such as minor stone chips, bubbling on the tailgate and wheel arch, and wear on the driver's seat. However, it has been well-maintained mechanically, with a recent service and recommissioning. The seller is also including a rust-free replacement tailgate. Overall, the car is in good condition for its age and mileage.
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105,431 miles
WBADJ52080BZ05001
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
BCZ 6665
1997
Auction
£7,275
1997 BMW (E39) 540I TOURING - MANUAL
Collecting Cars • UK • 27 Jun 2022
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
A well-maintained and sensibly upgraded 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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Previous 5 Series (E39) 540i Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 13th Jan 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
123,146 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Jan 2025, 123,146 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- oil leak on engine
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On 9th Jan 2025, 123,145 miles
There were 11 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory:
- oil leak on engine
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On 24th Dec 2022, 109,622 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 16th Sept 2021, 102,159 miles
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