1998 BMW 540i
WBADE5328WBV95204
Dearborn Heights, MI
This 1998 BMW 540i is listed at $9,275 with 164,105 miles in Dearborn Heights, MI.
Sold by Automania
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1998 BMW 540i
VIN WBADE5328WBV95204
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automania | Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 | $9,275 | 164,105 mi | 2026-10-14 | 5 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBADE5328WBV95204Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 18 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 BMW 540i likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 BMW 540i has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 18 MPG.
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POWER TRAINVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DIFFERENTIAL PINION SHAFT WITHIN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY WAS PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE SURFACE HARDENING.NHTSA campaign 98V142000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1998 BMW 540i from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 24, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 BMW 540i (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 1999 Toyota Camry | $2,794 | 2 | — |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 435 | $80,987 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 88 | $61,248 | 76% | 9,753 mi |
| 2025 | 19 | $55,139 | 68% | 14,351 mi |
| 2024 | 49 | $53,780 | 66% | 26,002 mi |
| 2023 | 228 | $42,898 | 53% | 37,248 mi |
| 2022 | 60 | $38,097 | 47% | 55,899 mi |
| 2021 | 126 | $33,642 | 42% | 57,757 mi |
| 2020 | 59 | $26,965 | 33% | 71,327 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.