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1998 BMW 540i Sedan

VIN WBADE6329WBW60552Confirmed

On our records this car sold 1 time and failed to sell 1 time.

What cars like it sell for

It last sold for $20,250 at Cars & Bids on May 13, 2026, before the buyer's premium.

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 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 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
1998 BMW 528i Sport 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 1, 2026$11,990

Every time it came up for sale

Joined by VIN. The car's record

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 3, 2024Did not sellCars & BidsCars & Bids38,500$16,000 high bid
May 13, 2026SoldCars & BidsCars & Bids39,000$20,250

Mileage over time

May 3, 2024
38,500 miles, Cars & Bids
May 13, 2026
39,000 miles, Cars & Bids

As stated in each listing.

Condition

May 13, 2026
Good (3)Likely

Our reading of each listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Read Nov. 10, 2026. A history of what we have read, not a title or accident check. Look up another VIN