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1997 BMW 540i

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Listed bySwissMovement
Los Angeles, California 9003431,000 milesManual
SoldAug 2, 2019
Sold for$16,750

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Summary
This 30,500-mile E39 540i is powered by a 4.4-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission. It features M Sport suspension, Comfort seats, and recent service including valve cover gaskets and rear suspension components.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
138 (9%)
10/21/2026
Color
Black
235 (15%)
11/20/2023
Transmission
769 (49%)
11/4/2026
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Listing history

3 appearances
  • 5/26/2020
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold
    $14kview
  • 8/2/2019
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold· this listing
    $17k
  • 3/4/2019
    Bring a Trailer
    Sold
    $18kview
Bid History
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$17k
#8 of E39 540is in 2019
Bottom 40% of all listings in 2019
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Bids
26
Top 40% of E39 540is in 2019
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Comments
75
Top 40% of E39 540is in 2019
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Top Comments
SwissMovement Are you guys out of your minds? So you are saying someone paid nearly $1000 in auction fees then paid another ... View more
SwissMovement @randomguyinstl, thank you for the kind words, the car comes with 2 keys. @kc_car_guy, front tires are brand new. ... View more
993fan @PORSCHE911T The M62 is know for leaking valve cover and timing chain cover gaskets. Those pictures are most likely ... View more
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