Misallocation

1998 BMW 540i Sedan

Bid to at Cars & Bids on May 3, 2024. The car did not sell.

$16,000Confirmed

The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
BMW 5 Series
Generation
5 Series (1997 to 2003)
Miles shown
38,500
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WBADE6329WBW60552

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$7,025 to $13,900
Median$10,000
Sales behind it262Likely

From 262 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 $7,025 and $13,900.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1998 BMW 528iBring a Trailer, April 30, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 30, 2026$7,150
1998 BMW 540iBring a Trailer, Jan. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 15, 2026$5,775
1998 BMW 528iBring a Trailer, Dec. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 27, 2025$4,500
1998 BMW 540i SedanCars & Bids, May 13, 2026Cars & BidsMay 13, 2026$20,250
1998 BMW 528iCars & Bids, June 16, 2026Cars & BidsJune 16, 2026$7,850
1998 BMW 525i SedanCars & Bids, May 22, 2025Cars & BidsMay 22, 2025$9,200
1998 BMW 528iBring a Trailer, May 7, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 7, 2025$7,500
1998 BMW 528i SedanCars & Bids, Sept. 11, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 11, 2026$6,600

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 3, 2024Did not sell (this sale)Cars & BidsCars & Bids38,500$16,000 high bid
May 13, 2026SoldCars & BidsCars & Bids39,000$20,250