The 1998 BMW 540 540i is a rear-wheel-drive estate, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 4.4 litres and an output of 210 kW (286 hp).
The asking price is 7,500 €. maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars.A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
The odometer reads 350,000 km, which works out at about 12,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
- Power tailgate
- Parking sensors
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 313 € per year
- Insurance 680 € per year
- Financing instalment 94 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 990 € per year.
The original tyre size is 225/55 R16. The seller is a private individual, Rovaniemi.
Basic information
- Registration number
- CZJ-486
- Mileage
- 350,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 4.4 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 1998
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Body type
- Estate
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Silver
- Tyre size
- 225/55 R16
- Wheel size
- 16″
- Tyre sets
- 2
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 172362
- Nettiauto ID
- 15921900
Technical details
- Power
- 210 kW / 286 hp
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Kerb weight
- 1,770 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,280 kg
- Max towing weight
- 2,000 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- First registration
- 22/02/1998
- Last inspection
- 8/2026
- Gearbox
- Manual
Equipment
- Leather upholstery
- Parking sensors
- Power tailgate
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 7,500 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 12 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 8/2027
About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.
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Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of at least 25-year-old petrol passenger cars, 40.4% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (185,386 inspections, median mileage 254,000 km).
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14/08/2026 | Mileage | 251,000 km → 350,000 km |
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How much does BMW 540 540i cost?
BMW 540 540i is for sale at 7,500 €.
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 1 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 1998 and was first registered on 22/02/1998.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 350,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 1998 BMW in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 795 BMW passenger cars first used in 1998 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.6 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 8th most common brand of that year among 26 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (96.9 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Tow bar, Power tailgate, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 313 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 225/55 R16.
Where is BMW 540 540i located?
The car is located in Lappi (Rovaniemi, Lappi).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.