Description
For Sale is this Factory Manual, Highest Specification, Collectors Condition, 4. 4 V8, 1996 BMW E39 540i
Also for Sale on Google - The Matt Johnston Collection
This highly desirable example of a Factory 6 Speed Manual, Pre-Facelift 4. 4L V8 E39 540i, finished in ‘Montreal Blue’, is undoubtedly the perfect factory specification and condition for any BMW enthusiast or collector. The car was originally purchased in June 1996 by Mr ‘M Harrison’, a Corporate Communications Manager at BMW, who used the car as a motorway commuter for the first 65, 000 Miles, up until 2002. I believe the car was then sold to a technician and again used as a commuter till 2004 (84, 000 Miles), where it was sold to Ms ‘D Geary’ up until 2011, and has been elderly owned since and used occasionally as a weekend car up to its current mileage of 124, 000. With Full Service History mainly from BMW Main Dealerships, Many Extra Invoices, Original Owners Manuals, and only 5 Previous Owners, this car has been incredibly well looked after - paired with the highest interior specification the 540i had to offer, making this an incredibly sought after example in near perfect time-warp condition, including many desirable, Pre-Facelift perks.
(Service Intervals with Mileage can be Supplied upon Request)
Specification -
4. 4L Naturally Aspirated M62 V8 Pre-Facelift Non Vanos (More Reliable - No Timing Chain Issues)
Factory 6 Speed Manual Gearbox
Very Desirable BMW M Parallel Wheels
Factory Electric, Memory ‘E38 7 Series’ Seats (Pre-Facelift Only)
Heated Front Seats
Vavona Wood Interior Trim
Electric Adjustable Steering Column (Self Raising when Ignition On/ Off)
Original BMW Centre Console Telephone
Electric Rear Blind
Original BMW Fire Extinguisher
Pre-Facelift Chrome Exterior Trim
Original BMW Business Stereo and CD Changer
Cruise Control
Multi Functional Steering Wheel
Electric Front and Rear Windows
Electric Mirrors with Passenger Reversing Tilt Down
Self Levelling Headlights
Private Registration ‘M50 CDG’
Bodywork wise, the car is completely rust free. Both Front and Rear Arches are in flawless, unmodified condition, with no signs of any surface rust at all. All Jacking Points as well as the rest of the underside are also in completely rust free condition. The Montreal Blue Paintwork is as close to perfect as gets considering its age, with only a few very minor age related marks here and there, including a very small scuff on the nearside wing, as well as some stone chips marks and blemishes to the bonnet. The Interior is in absolutely perfect condition, with no age related marks or wear to any trim, accessories or upholstery. The ‘E38 7 Series Seats’, which are only Factory Standard for Early High Spec 5 Series, are in immaculate condition, with all heated, electric and memory functions working as they should. All Optional Extras, such as the Electric Rear Blind and Cruise Control, work faultlessly, furthering showcasing its time-warp condition, with only some pixelating on the BMW Phone to flaw!
Mechanically, the car is faultless, which is again expected for such an incredibly well looked after motorway driven example. The Engine Runs, Idles and Starts absolutely spot on - being the Non Vanos Variant of the M62, there are no dreaded and expensive timing chain issues, which paired with the Full Service History, makes this a much more reliable example over others. Being a Factory Manual instead of a Swapped Automatic, makes for carefree, and much more engaging drivability, with an Invoiced, Replacement Clutch and Flywheel at 113, 886 Miles. With a valid MOT till 21st December 2025, and only a singular advisory of a minor oil leak (which is instead a minor power steering fluid leak), this incredible specification 540i is a one of a kind opportunity to any collector or enthusiast.
Collection from Chelmsford Essex
Delivery can be Arranged at an Additional Cost
