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1997 BMW 540i 6-Speed

Bid to at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 6, 2022. The car did not sell.

$8,500Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
BMW 5 Series
Generation
5 Series (1997 to 2003)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBADE5323VBV90121

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
46k-Mile 1997 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$19,500
1997 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$11,500
1997 BMW 540i SedanCars & Bids, Aug. 5, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 5, 2026$5,100
1997 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 29, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2026$18,000
1997 BMW 528i SedanCars & Bids, June 19, 2026Cars & BidsJune 19, 2026$4,950
1997 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 26, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 26, 2026$9,200
Original-Owner 1997 BMW 528i 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 7, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 7, 2026$10,250
1997 BMW 528i SedanCars & Bids, May 1, 2026Cars & BidsMay 1, 2026$6,600

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 6, 2022Did not sell (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$8,500 high bid
July 3, 2025SoldCars & BidsCars & Bids92,300$7,200