£8,624 (Est: £5,500 - £4,500)
1997 BMW 540I AUTO
SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£8,624 (Est: £5,500 - £4,500)
1997 BMW 540I AUTO
UK • 29 Jan 2026 • Lot 16
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This E39 BMW 540i is a well-kept, single-owner vehicle with low mileage (78,053 miles). It boasts a comprehensive history file, excellent presentation, and a desirable V8 engine, making it an attractive opportunity for collectors.
Condition
8
The car presents very cleanly throughout, with the condition inside and out reflecting careful ownership from new. There is no mention of any dents, paint damage, or curb marks.
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78,053 miles
R161MAA
1997
Auction
Automatic
RHD
United Kingdom
£8,624 (Est: £5,500 - £4,500)
1997 BMW 540I AUTO
SWVA • UK • 29 Jan 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
In Brief:
A great example of an E39 generation V8 5 series
Finished in Arctic Silver over a Grey leather interior Owned by the current registered keeper from new Genuine 78,053 miles from new Comes with original BMW bookpack and supplimenting invoices
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A superbly kept example of the desirable E39-generation BMW 540i, finished in Arctic Silver over a Grey leather interior.
This car presents very cleanly throughout, with the condition inside and out reflecting careful ownership from new.
With just 78,053 miles covered, it remains a wonderfully preserved V8 saloon that offers both performance and refinement.
Maintenance & Condition:
The car is accompanied by a wealth of supporting documentation, including the complete original leatherbound BMW bookpack, MOT certificates, multiple servicing and maintenance invoices, and the original purchase invoice from Wyndham BMW of Cardiff.
The Service Booklet contains nine service stamps, ranging from the first recorded ...
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
Valid
Expires on 10th Sept 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
83,006 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Sept 2026, 83,006 miles
Passed
On 11th Sept 2025, 78,030 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 9th Nov 2022, 78,018 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
Passed
On 3rd Nov 2021, 78,001 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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