1999 BMW 540

BMW 5 SERIES (E39) 540I TOURING 1999

£4,500or finance this car

Mileage: 227,000 mi
Prev owners: 6
Engine: 4.4L
Horsepower: 282 BHP
Fuel: Petrol
Gearbox: Auto

Description

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BMW E39 540i Touring – £4,500

September 1999 BMW E39 540i Touring Auto in Sienna Red. Owned since 2014 and maintained throughout by BMW specialist CPC. Previous enthusaiast owner. 227k miles with gearbox rebuild at 210k, timing chain/guides at 200k. MOT to July 2026, recent full service, 4 new tyres. Strong V8, reliable, and well sorted – £4,500.

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Full details:

Enthusiast owned since July 2014 and maintained throughout by CPC (renowned BMW independent). This is a dependable and well-sorted Sienna Red BMW E39 540i Touring automatic, now offered for sale to another enthusiast who will appreciate it.

Key Highlights

• 4.4L M62 V8 engine – pulls strongly and sounds fantastic.

• Gearbox fully rebuilt at 210,000 miles.

• Timing chain & guides replaced at 200,000 miles – one of the big jobs already done.

• Current mileage: 227,000.

• MOT valid until July 2026.

• Full service in May 2025.

• Four new tyres recently fitted.

• Always reliable – it has never failed to start or stranded us.

Condition & Details

• Presentable throughout, but as expected for a 26-year-old, high-mileage car, there is normal age-related wear inside and out. Nothing unusual for the mileage, but worth noting for realism.

• Interior in good working order with lots of the usual weak points already addressed:

• No missing pixels on the dash.

• Recently refurbished original radio.

• All cupholders intact and working.

• Glovebox rechargeable torch present and working.

• Full BMW first aid kit under passenger seat.

Why Buy?

The E39 540i Touring is becoming increasingly rare, and good, well-maintained examples with the big mechanical jobs done are hard to find. This one has had major preventative work, is enthusiast-owned, and has been looked after by a respected BMW specialist.

If you’re after a usable modern classic V8 BMW estate, with the right blend of power, practicality, and character, this is a great opportunity. Growing family reluctantly forces sale.

Price: £4,500

Located South London.

Serious enquiries only, please.