1998 BMW 540i
WBADE532XWBV94863
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NHTSA build data for WBADE532XWBV94863Full 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.
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.
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 | 222 | $81,512 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 85 | $60,986 | 75% | 10,770 mi |
| 2025 | 12 | $57,070 | 70% | 14,154 mi |
| 2024 | 46 | $53,489 | 66% | 27,810 mi |
| 2023 | 234 | $43,806 | 54% | 37,315 mi |
| 2022 | 57 | $38,497 | 47% | 53,669 mi |
| 2021 | 95 | $34,198 | 42% | 56,010 mi |
| 2020 | 53 | $28,181 | 35% | 71,547 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.