1997 BMW 5-Series

Sedan

4.4

Manual

WBADE5321VBV92563

Clear

Gasoline

Up for sale is a 1997 BMW 540i PRE VANOS E39 4.4L V8 6Speed Manual. It runs and drives great, was well maintained. Oil was changed every 3k miles with 0W-40 Mobil 1 Import BMW certified oil to pamper the engine. Doesn’t burn any oil, Engine guides and timing chain were replaced about 45k miles ago, which cost about $3000. Since I've owned this vehicle I have done a lot of upgrades and general maintenance. I have two functional Keys to the car one is the standard BMW key, the other is a custom flip key I had put together. The other key only unlocks the doors the internals form that key was put into the custom flip key. Just these a couple parts ive replaced like Hella headlights OEM ($600), Eight Bosch coil packs OEM ($560 ), OEM Sacs Struts and Springs front and rear ($1150), Rebuilt/balanced Drive Shaft ($500), Clutch and Flywheel ($600), Calipers & brake Hoses ($560). That is $3970 just in a few parts and doesn't include labor. I'm practically giving the car away for my starting bid price. I could sell just these parts and get what i am asking for my starting bid but I don't have the time. Listed below is everything that has been replaced I have receipts for most of the work and or parts but not all. I have over $10,000 worth of recipes for work/parts. Both Camshaft speed sensorsRebuilt joints on both sides of drive shaft and New OEM Bearing by Lake Country CVDrive shaft rubber donut(LUK) Clutch pack and pressure plateNew FlywheelRear Main seal (replaced due to the fact flywheel was out might as well)Engine fan clutchClutch Master and Slave cylinderReplaced all clutch pedal bushings and hardwareNew Clutch line from master to slave and new hose from reservoir to masterAll New Bellhousing bolts from BMWStarter (Lifetime warranty from Advanced)2x Nitto NT450 Extreme P225/50R16 91V about (20k miles ago)Front Pads/Rotors replaced about (5k miles ago)Front Calipers and hosesRear Caliper hosesRear Brake shoes and hardware (for Emergency Brake)AGM Duralast Platinum BatteryRear Lower Control Arm Bushings (Both sides)RadiatorUpper and lower radiator hosesOverFlow canister and hose to radiatorUpgraded older style 97 wiper mechanism to a newer 2001 style.Windshield/Gasket and lower cowl (Replaced just due to age)NOS OEM Headlights (Both Sides)Both Front control arms on (each side)Beck arnley Tie RodsSteering link Idler arm with bushingFront and Rear New Racing 1” lowering Eibach springsFront and Rear NOS OEM Sachs StrutsFront and Rear Strut Mounts and gasketsFront Stabilizer LinksFront Center Steering Drag LinkAlignment Service (Firestone)Replaced ABS Sensor and Wheel bearing (Driver side rear)Boot where Mass air flow sensor mounts and attaches to the throttle bodyBoth Front Engine MountsTrans mountM5 E39 Front BumperBoth Knock SensorsFuel Injector sealsIntake Manifold gasketBoth Valve Cover Gaskets8x OEM Bosch Coil Packs8x Bosch Iridium Spark PlugsRear Driver side Window Regulator and door handleBoth sides OEM Heated Mirror GlassFuel FilterBrake Booster Vacuum Hose and ValveWater Pump PulleySerpentine BeltRear Right E-brake cableFront Left Door HandleFront Left Door LatchFront Left Door CableFront Aux Fan for A/C2x Upstream O2 Sensors2x Downstream O2 SensorsInstalled a aftermarket Navi Bluetooth factory looking stereoRibbon cable replaced in the Dash Gauge LCD Screen (know issue)BMW Replaced with Brand New programmed EWS Module Any other keys were removed (wont have issues hitting limit when adding new keys in the future) I am pretty sure there was more but I cant remember everything I had done to the car. Extra Parts/Goodie E39 OEM used (Light Control Module) LCMSpare Flip key shell with key blanksCut 3rd key but doesn’t have any internalsSteering Wheel AirbagOriginal BMW Factory Owners Manual in Leather zipper case. Sunroof opens but needs new guides. I have receipt and diagram, Had a body shop do a fix. It does open and close but I haven't touched it since i got it back from them a couple years ago Pulled the fuse so that no one would mess with it. There are 3 Lights on, I had a everything diagnosed just never got around to fixing them. ABS light came on about 2 months ago (Right Rear ABS Sensor). Circle light for traction control light been on since I bought the car. Airbag light (been on since i have owned it) I had it at BMW dealership and they said this was caused by bad power supply in the steering wheel airbag. There are small amount of surface rust along the bottom/corners of the doors both sides, quarter near rear bumper/wheel well, and trunk lid as you can see from the pictures its not really noticeable. Also there is some wear on the driver side leather seat as well as on the shiftier boot. Car is for sale locally so auction could be canceled at any time.