BaT Auction: 18k-Mile 1998 BMW 540i at No Reserve

This 1998 BMW 540i sedan was first registered in New Jersey and remained with its original owner until its recent acquisition by the seller, and it now has 18k miles. It is finished in Montreal Blue Metallic over Sand Beige Montana leather, and power comes from a 4.4-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes an M Sport suspension, Shadowline trim, a power sunroof, a heated steering wheel, automatic climate control, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and 17″ Style 19 wheels. This E39 is now offered at no reserve with two sets of keys, factory literature, original purchase documents, a clean Carfax report, and a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name.

The exterior is finished in Montrealblau Metallic (297) with Shadowline trim and features fog lights and a power sunroof, as well as amber front, side, and rear turn signal indicators. Stone chips and other imperfections are noted by the seller and highlighted in the exterior walk-around video provided at the end of the listing.

Style 19 17″ multi-piece wheels are mounted with 235/45 Dunlop SP Sport 2000 E tires, and a matching wheel and tire are stored in the trunk. Additional equipment includes an M Sport suspension.

The interior features power-adjustable and heated front seats upholstered in Sand Beige Montana leather and equipped with adjustable lumbar support and memory settings for the driver. The two-tone dashboard and door panels are accented by burl wood trim, and the tan carpets are protected by matching floor mats. Additional features include a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, a HomeLink remote transmitter, and a cassette stereo with a six-disc CD changer mounted in the trunk.

The leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel frames a 155-mph speedometer, 7k-rpm tachometer, and additional gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and instant fuel economy. The digital odometer indicates 18k miles, fewer than 100 of which were added by the seller. The instrument cluster was recently repaired to correct missing pixels.

The 4.4-liter M62 V8 was factory rated at 282 horsepower and is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. An oil and filter change was performed in 2020.

Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration, emissions, and service history in New Jersey between June 1998 and its most recent entry in February 2021. A video with exterior and interior walk-around footage, a start-up demonstration, and demonstration of features is provided below.

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