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Single-Family-Owned 1998 BMW 540i 6-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 17, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$7,300Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
BMW 5 Series
Generation
5 Series (1997 to 2003)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WBADE5322WBV94436
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

Inside the middle half of 261 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$7,000 to $14,000
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 $14,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1998 BMW 528i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 1, 2026$11,990
Supercharged 1998 BMW 540i Sport 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 27, 2025$12,150
24-Years-Owned 1998 BMW 540i Sport 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2025$10,000
25-Years-Owned 1998 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2025$8,600
46k-Mile 1997 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$19,500
1998 BMW 528i SedanCars & Bids, Sept. 11, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 11, 2026$6,600
1997 BMW 540i 6-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$11,500
1999 BMW 528i SedanCars & Bids, Sept. 8, 2026Cars & BidsSept. 8, 2026$4,000