The 2018 BMW 540 is an all-wheel-drive estate, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 235 kW (320 hp). The car is imported from Germany. Used imports of this make totalled 11,234 cars in 2023–2025, 374 of them 2018 cars.

The asking price is 27,900 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 14 days.

The odometer reads 292,000 km, which works out at about 36,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is emissions and leaks. There are 7 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland.

Notable equipment:

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Premium audio
  • Tow bar
  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • LED headlights
  • Reversing camera
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Power tailgate
  • Parking sensors
  • Leather upholstery

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,830 € per year.

The listing says 2 sets of tyres are included.

The seller is Saka, Jyväskylä.

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 17/08/2026.

Basic information

Registration number
FRE-117
Mileage
292,000 km
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Engine
3.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2018
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Office fee
349 €
Body type
Estate
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Tyre sets
2
Keys
2
In traffic use in Finland
7 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
Imported car
Yes, from Germany
VIN number
WBAJN71020BH98616
maksimi.fi ID
177011
Nettiauto ID
15927387

Technical details

Power
235 kW / 320 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
4.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
Fuel consumption
6.7 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
Number of gears
8
Cylinders
6
Turbocharger
Yes
CO2 emissions
149 g/km
Kerb weight
1,925 kg
Gross weight
2,565 kg
Max towing weight
2,000 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
4,942 × 1,868 × 1,498 mm
Last service
6/2026, 289,000 km
Type approval number
e1*2007/46*1750*05

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Fuel-operated parking heater
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Leather upholstery
  • LED headlights
  • Parking sensors
  • Power tailgate
  • Premium audio
  • Reversing camera
  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Tow bar

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Asking price: 27,900 €

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A dealer typically sells this model in about 10 days and a private seller in about 14 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection

A car under 10 years old is inspected every two years. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

940 cars of the BMW 5-sarja model series (first registered in 2018) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 174 defects leading to a failure, or 18.5 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 17.2. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Emissions and leaks 7

    66 defects·All cars 2

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

  2. Axles and suspension 6.6

    62 defects·All cars 8.1

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  3. Road test and visibility 2.2

    21 defects·All cars 0.4

    Windscreen and wipers, mirrors, field of view, controls, road test

The remaining 14.4 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned road test and visibility (54). Median mileage 143,000 km.

Sale periods

Saka Finland Oy Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi 1 day for sale
17/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does BMW 540 cost?

BMW 540 is for sale at 27,900 €.

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 17/08/2026.

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 2018. It was imported to Finland as a used car.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 292,000 km.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

12.9 % of BMW 5-sarja cars first registered in 2018 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (940 inspections, median mileage 143,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2018 BMW in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 6,543 BMW passenger cars first used in 2018 in traffic use in Finland. That is 4.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 9th most common brand of that year among 31 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (39.8 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

How common are used imports of this make?

11,234 used BMW passenger cars were imported into Finland in 2023–2025, 9.2% of all used passenger-car imports; 374 of them were 2018 cars. The most common source countries for used passenger-car imports are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For BMW 5-sarja cars first registered in 2018, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: emissions and leaks, axles and suspension, road test and visibility. That is 18.5 defects per 100 inspections, against 17.2 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.

What features does the car have?

Notable features include Sunroof or panoramic roof, Premium audio, Tow bar, Fuel-operated parking heater, Adaptive cruise control. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 679 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

Where is BMW 540 located?

The car is located in Keski-Suomi (Jyväskylä, Keski-Suomi).

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.