£11,577
2001 BMW (E39) 540i M Sport
Collecting Cars • UK • 9 May 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£11,577
2001 BMW (E39) 540i M Sport
UK • 9 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2001 BMW 540i is a Japan-delivered, UK-registered modern classic with the M Sport package. It features a 4.4-liter V8 engine, automatic transmission, and a range of equipment including electric seats, navigation, and xenon headlights. The car has a recent MOT pass and a documented service history, with some recent maintenance work.
Condition
7
While the car has a recent MOT pass with no advisories and a good service history, the listing encourages potential buyers to review the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. The seller also notes that cosmetic repairs may have been done in the past and may be undetectable. There are no explicit statements about the current cosmetic condition other than the aftermarket front splitter.
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22,076 miles
X485 DDA
2001
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£11,577
2001 BMW (E39) 540i M Sport
Collecting Cars • UK • 9 May 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
KEY FACTS This BMW (E39) 540i is a popular modern classic performance saloon, equipped with the desirable M Sport package.
Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 4.4-litre V8, delivering around 282bhp to the rear wheels via a smooth five-speed automatic transmission.
This example is a Japan-delivered model, which was first registered in February 2001, and was registered in the UK in March 2022.
The odometer is noted to indicate 35,528 kilometres (22,076 miles), though this is not warranted.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This 540i is finished in Titanium Silver metallic with high gloss Shadow Line window trims, over a black Montana leather-trimmed interior with an Anthracite headlining and fine wood trim over the dashboard, centre console, and door cards.
It rides on a set of 17-inch ‘Style 66’ wheels, with Bridgestone tyres.
The specification includes the M Sport package, which brings uprated suspension, aerodynamics and a multifunction steering wheel, as well as an electric sunroo...
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 11th Apr 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
22,071 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Apr 2025, 22,071 miles
Passed
On 12th Apr 2024, 20,876 miles
Passed
On 1st Apr 2023, 20,451 miles
Passed
On 28th Feb 2022, 31,421 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- No plates as import
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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