£3,900 (Est: £2,000 - £2,500)
1998 BMW 540I AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£3,900 (Est: £2,000 - £2,500)
1998 BMW 540I AUTO
UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 190
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 BMW 540i Auto, a rare model, sold for £3,900, significantly exceeding its £2,000-£2,500 estimate. It boasts a comprehensive service history with 11 stamps and a current MOT until November 2026, making it an attractive prospect for enthusiasts despite a non-functional dashboard LED display.
Condition
6
The car is described as being in 'good condition' and 'drives well' with 'good tyres'. However, there is a noted issue with the LED display on the dashboard not working correctly, and the car is over 20 years old, suggesting some wear is to be expected for its age. The MOT expiry is relatively far out, but the sale price exceeded the estimate, indicating buyer interest despite potential minor flaws.
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LHD
United Kingdom
R755 EOS
1998
Auction
£3,900 (Est: £2,000 - £2,500)
1998 BMW 540I AUTO
Mathewsons • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Make: BMW Model: 540I AUTO Registration: R755 EOS
Engine Size (cc): 4398 Transmission: 5 Speed Auto Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1998 Date First Registered: 01/05/1998 MOT Expiry Date: 24/11/2026 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
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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Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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