1998 BMW 540i Market Value & Price History
The 1998 BMW 540i has a market value of $12,304, based on 6 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 5 verified USD sales between $10,085 and $29,000. No sale since Mar 31, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 6 verified auction sales for the 1998 BMW 540i (5 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Mar 31, 2024. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2024 | $10,750 | 65,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 12, 2023 | $14,750 | 62,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 27, 2021 | $29,000 | 18,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 29, 2020 | $10,085 | 49,000 mi | Manual |
| Sep 26, 2019 | $18,500 | 5,000 mi | — |
| Oct 9, 2018 | $11,000 | 76,000 mi | Manual |
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How much is a 1998 BMW 540i worth?
A 1998 BMW 540i is worth approximately $12,304, based on 6 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Mar 31, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 5 verified USD sales fall between $10,085 and $29,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1998 BMW 540i sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 6 1998 BMW 540i sales at auction.
Are 1998 BMW 540i sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1998 BMW 540i. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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