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2001 BMW 540i 6-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 26, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$19,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
2001
Make and model
BMW 5 Series
Generation
5 Series (1997 to 2003)
Miles shown
57,000
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBADN53431GC97417
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 261 comparable sales, 40% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,000 to $13,600
Median$10,000
Sales behind it261Likely

From 261 sales of the BMW 5 Series (1997 to 2003) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,000 and $13,600.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2001 BMW 530i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 15, 2026$16,500
2001 BMW 525i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 9, 2026$12,500
2001 BMW 525i SedanCars & Bids, May 26, 2026Cars & BidsMay 26, 2026$9,600
2001 BMW 540i 6-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, May 22, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2026$8,600
2001 BMW 540i Sport Wagon 6-Speed ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 4, 2025$8,766
2001 BMW 525i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 29, 2024$3,950
2001 BMW 540i SedanCars & Bids, Feb. 10, 2026Cars & BidsFeb. 10, 2026$14,200
21-Years-Owned 2000 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 27, 2026$11,500