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Identity & configuration

The car

Year: 2003
Make: BMW
Model family: 5 Series
Generation: E39
Trim / Variant: 540i
Engine: 4.4-Liter M62 V8
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 18,000 miles
Exterior: Jet Black
Interior: Black Leather
VIN: WBADN63433GS57411

Highlights

Notable Equipment

18″ Style 32 Alloy Wheels
Sunroof
Heated Front Seats
CD Stereo
Heated Steering Wheel
Automatic Climate Control

Service & Documentation

Documented service history
Clean Carfax

Market

Comparable prices

5 Series 540i

Median sold

$10,300

This car $26,540 · 158% above

27 sales · last 12 months

Sales over the last 12 months

Running medianMiddle halfThis car's sale $26,540

35 records · 28 sold · 6 unsold

Outcome

Car

Gearbox

Date · source

Price

vs median

2000 BMW 5 Series

102,000 mi · Titanium Silver Metallic · Manual · Sep 27, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Sep 27, 2026

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+12% vs $10,300

2003 BMW 540i

201,400 mi · Sterling Gray Metallic · Manual · Sep 18, 2026 · Cars & Bids

Manual

Sep 18, 2026

Cars & Bids

−49% vs $10,300

2002 BMW 540i Sport Wagon

199,000 mi · Titanium Silver Metallic · Automatic · Sep 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Sep 16, 2026

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−41% vs $10,300

2000 BMW 540i Sport

8,000 mi · Titanium Silver Metallic · Automatic · Sep 13, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Automatic

Sep 13, 2026

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+298% vs $10,300

1997 BMW 540i

63,000 mi · Montreal Blue Metallic · Manual · Sep 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Manual

Sep 9, 2026

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+12% vs $10,300

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History

Sightings

2 events

Oct 12, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
Sold
$26,540 · Bring a Trailer
Oct 6, 2026, 5:11 AM UTC
Listed for sale
Auction · Bring a Trailer

2003 BMW 540i
Bring a Trailer · Listing closed · 18,000 mi · Oct 12, 2026 · View on Bring a Trailer
Hammer price $26,540

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Identity & configuration