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BMW 540i Sedan - Automatic - E39 (1997 to 2003)

CMB $11,761

The Automatic, Sedan version of the E39 BMW 540i debuted for the 1997 model year. These V8 powered sedans featured BMW's M62B44 engine. ...

The Automatic, Sedan version of the E39 BMW 540i debuted for the 1997 model year. These V8 powered sedans featured BMW's M62B44 engine. This 4.4L V8 powerplant generated 282hp, sending power to the rear wheels through a 5 speed automatic transmission. For the 1999 model year, this engine was updated. Now known as the M62TUB44, this updated engine featured a wider and lower powerband than its predecessor. Production of the Automatic-equipped E39 BMW 540i Sedan lasted until 2003, but the 540i model series would continue life as part of the next generation E60 BMW 5 Series.

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Model years for BMW 540i Sedan - Automatic - E39 (1997 to 2003)

For Sale 2

Avg $11,860

Sales Count 98

Dollar Volume $1.2m

Lowest Sale $851

Top Sale $29,000

Most Recent $12,500

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Carefree, AZ, USA

2003 BMW 540i Sedan

Modified

125k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$13,000

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Jun 20, 2023

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2003 BMW 540i Sedan

Sold

$13,000

125,200 mi
Location: Carefree, AZ, USA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Palm Beach County, FL, USA

1998 BMW 540i

Original & Highly Original

62k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$14,750

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Jun 12, 2023

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Lot 110300: 1998 BMW 540i

Sold

$14,750

62,000 mi
Location: Palm Beach County, FL, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Montreal, QC, CAN

2001 BMW 540i M-Sport

Original & Highly Original

99k km (61k mi)

Automatic

LHD

Not Sold

CAD9,300

Formula Auctions

May 26, 2023

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2001 BMW 540i M-Sport

Not Sold

CAD9,300 ($6,830)

99,000 km (61,516 mi)
Location: Montreal, QC, CAN
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Oxfordshire, GBR

1999 BMW 540i SE Sport Pack

Original & Highly Original

58k mi

Automatic

RHD

Sold

£6,410

Bonhams | Cars

May 17, 2023

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Lot ad58: 1999 BMW 540i SE Sport Pack

Sold

£6,410 ($7,989)

58,800 mi
Location: Oxfordshire, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: RHD

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Tulare County, CA, USA

2003 BMW 540i Sedan

Original & Highly Original

98k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$13,500

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May 10, 2023

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2003 BMW 540i Sedan

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$13,500

98,300 mi
Location: Tulare County, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Redwood City, CA, USA

2000 BMW 540i Sedan

Modified

96k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$17,239

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Apr 24, 2023

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2000 BMW 540i Sedan

Sold

$17,239

96,800 mi
Location: Redwood City, CA, USA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Roseville, CA, USA

1997 BMW 540i Sedan

Original & Highly Original

65k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$5,050

Cars & Bids

Mar 29, 2023

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1997 BMW 540i Sedan

Sold

$5,050

65,600 mi
Location: Roseville, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Old Toronto, ON, CAN

1999 BMW 540i

Original & Highly Original

115k km (71k mi)

Automatic

LHD

Sold

CAD6,600

Formula Auctions

Jan 27, 2023

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1999 BMW 540i

Sold

CAD6,600 ($4,948)

115,000 km (71,458 mi)
Location: Old Toronto, ON, CAN
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Citrus Heights, CA, USA

2003 BMW 540i Sedan

Original & Highly Original

51k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$13,900

Cars & Bids

Jan 9, 2023

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2003 BMW 540i Sedan

Sold

$13,900

51,900 mi
Location: Citrus Heights, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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England, GBR

1998 BMW 540i

Original & Highly Original

116k mi

Automatic

RHD

Not Sold

H&H Auctioneers

Dec 19, 2022

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Lot 57157: 1998 BMW 540i

Not Sold

116,000 mi
Location: England, GBR
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: RHD

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Salt Lake City, UT, USA

2001 BMW 540i Sedan

Original & Highly Original

90k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$7,900

Cars & Bids

Dec 9, 2022

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2001 BMW 540i Sedan

Sold

$7,900

90,000 mi
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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La Canada Flintridge, CA, USA

2001 BMW 540i Sport Package

Original & Highly Original

21k mi

Automatic

LHD

Not Sold

$17,790

PCARMARKET

Nov 25, 2022

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Lot 0024615: 2001 BMW 540i Sport Package

Not Sold

$17,790

21,510 mi
Location: La Canada Flintridge, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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La Canada Flintridge, CA, USA

2001 BMW 540i Sport Package

Original & Highly Original

21k mi

Automatic

LHD

Not Sold

PCARMARKET

Nov 25, 2022

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Lot 0024615-DT: 2001 BMW 540i Sport Package

Not Sold

21,510 mi
Location: La Canada Flintridge, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

2003 BMW 540i Sedan

Original & Highly Original

148k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$7,299

Cars & Bids

Nov 22, 2022

Details

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2003 BMW 540i Sedan

Sold

$7,299

148,900 mi
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Raleigh, NC, USA

2003 BMW 540i M Sport

Original & Highly Original

112k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$13,000

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Nov 17, 2022

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Lot 90990: 2003 BMW 540i M Sport

Sold

$13,000

112,000 mi
Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Markham, ON, CAN

1999 BMW 540i

Original & Highly Original

115k km (71k mi)

Automatic

LHD

Not Sold

CAD3,026

Onemorecar

Oct 21, 2022

Details

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1999 BMW 540i

Not Sold

CAD3,026 ($2,219)

115,005 km (71,461 mi)
Location: Markham, ON, CAN
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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San Rafael, CA, USA

2001 BMW 540i Sport

Original & Highly Original

85k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$12,750

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Sep 24, 2022

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Lot 85391: 2001 BMW 540i Sport

Sold

$12,750

85,000 mi
Location: San Rafael, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Boerne, TX, USA

2003 BMW 540i M Sport

Original & Highly Original

59k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$18,500

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Sep 12, 2022

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Lot 84192: 2003 BMW 540i M Sport

Sold

$18,500

59,000 mi
Location: Boerne, TX, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Warren, MI, USA

2003 BMW 540i M Sport

Original & Highly Original

150k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$10,000

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Aug 18, 2022

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Lot 81889: 2003 BMW 540i M Sport

Sold

$10,000

150,000 mi
Location: Warren, MI, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Village of Floral Park, NY, USA

2000 BMW 540i Sport Package

Original & Highly Original

129k mi

Automatic

LHD

Not Sold

$5,000

PCARMARKET

Aug 1, 2022

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Lot 0020745: 2000 BMW 540i Sport Package

Not Sold

$5,000

129,917 mi
Location: Village of Floral Park, NY, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Village of Floral Park, NY, USA

2000 BMW 540i Sport Package

Original & Highly Original

129k mi

Automatic

LHD

Not Sold

PCARMARKET

Aug 1, 2022

Details

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Lot 0020745-DT: 2000 BMW 540i Sport Package

Not Sold

129,917 mi
Location: Village of Floral Park, NY, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Glendale, CA, USA

2002 BMW 540i Sport

Original & Highly Original

104k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$8,800

Bring a Trailer

Jul 15, 2022

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Lot 78778: 2002 BMW 540i Sport

Sold

$8,800

104,000 mi
Location: Glendale, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

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Henderson, NV, USA

2003 BMW 540i M Sport Dinan S2

Modified

86k mi

Automatic

LHD

Not Sold

$16,500

Bring a Trailer

Jun 26, 2022

Details

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Lot 77150: 2003 BMW 540i M Sport Dinan S2

Not Sold

$16,500

86,000 mi
Location: Henderson, NV, USA
Originality:
Modified

Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple removable modifications, or a few significant modifications such as increased displacement, added performance equipment (turbo, supercharger, headers), transmission swaps, bumpers, or body wraps. Modified vehicles can generally be returned to original factory specifications.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD

Vehicle Details

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Austin, TX, USA

2003 BMW 540i M-Sport

Original & Highly Original

128k mi

Automatic

LHD

Sold

$9,700

Bring a Trailer

Jun 18, 2022

Details

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Lot 76440: 2003 BMW 540i M-Sport

Sold

$9,700

128,000 mi
Location: Austin, TX, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original

Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Transmission: Automatic
Driver side: LHD