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BMW 5 Series
E39 - 5 Series (E39)
1998 BMW 540I AUTO
1998
Manual
Petrol
£2,000 – £2,500
Estimate range
Bidding starts 28 Oct at 10:00
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
34 days until auction
Estimate
£2,000 - £2,500
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- The lot is a 1998 BMW 540i automatic.
- Offered as part of the October Classic Vehicles auction.
- The mileage of the vehicle is unknown.
- The vehicle is sold as seen without any warranty implied or given.
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About the 540i
High-performance model with 4.4-liter M62 V8 engine.
Known Issues to Watch For
Timing chain guide failures; Valley pan gasket leaks; Cooling system failures; Nikasil cylinder liner issues in early engines; Valve cover gasket leaks; Water pump failures; Alternator failures; Window regulator failures; Front control arm bushings wear; Rear subframe mount failures; Sunroof drain blockages; Trunk lid shock failures; Higher fuel consumption; Expensive maintenance
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower286 hp
Torque440 Nm
0-100 km/h6.2 seconds
Top Speed250 km/h
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1998
Body StyleSedan
RegistrationR755EOS
MOTValid
Production Info
Production Years1995 - 2003
GenerationE39
Recently sold at auction: 5 Series
Price history: 5 Series at auction
5 sold lots
Hammer prices from UK auctions, most recent 300 sales.
5 Series prices over time
Lines connect dots of the same generation.
5 of 5 lots
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
Starts at 10:00
34 days until auction
Estimate
£2,000 - £2,500
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
1998Manual