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Japanese-Market 1999 BMW 540i M Sport

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 23, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$16,840Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1999
Make and model
BMW 5 Series
Generation
5 Series (1997 to 2003)
Miles shown
24,855
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WBADN61040GG87687
Condition
Excellent (2)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, 24% 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
1999 BMW 528i WagonBring a Trailer, March 21, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 21, 2026$11,250
1999 BMW 528iBring a Trailer, Feb. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 12, 2025$11,600
1999 BMW 528i Sport Wagon 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 24, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 24, 2026$6,550
2000 BMW 528i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 8, 2026$13,500
2000 BMW 540i Sport Wagon ProjectBring a Trailer, July 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 2, 2026$6,600
2000 BMW 540iBring a Trailer, June 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 22, 2026$3,700
2000 BMW 528i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 8, 2026$7,500
2000 BMW 540i SportBring a Trailer, May 24, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 24, 2026$5,050