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2003 BMW 540i M Sport 6 Speed Manual, Practically new tires, Rare car to find!!

Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
SubModel: M Sport
Type: Sedan
Trim: 540i M Sport
Year: 2003
Mileage: 133,297
VIN: WBADN53453GF71574
Color: Gray
Engine size: 4.4L 4398CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Number of cylinders: 8
Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Safety options: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Options: Factory BMW Security System, Rear Sun Shades, Fold Down Rear Seats, Cassette Player, CD Player, Leather Seats, Sunroof
Vehicle Title: Clear
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2003 BMW 5-Series 540i M Sport Description

***Relisted due to a non-paying bidder with zero feedback***
Up for sale is my 2003 E39 540i M Sport 6-speed manual, the last year for the E39 chassis. Pretty rare car with relatively low miles (133k miles) and an absolute blast to drive. It's been a great car, however I need the money now to pay some other bills. Currently registered in CA with valid plates until April 2017, passes smog with flying colors, clean and clear title in hand. Pretty much brand new Continental Extreme Contact DW tires all around (only 6k miles on them, look like new) on the OEM BMW forged M parallel aluminum wheels. Has factory BMW all-weather floormats, full-size spare, etc. Magnaflow catback exhaust which sounds amazing with the 4.4L V8. Also has the OEM BMW auxiliary input for the stereo, which I use religiously. Comes with both keys and all the factory manuals, even the infamous glovebox flashlight still works as new. One of the few cars of this era that has correctly functioning auto leveling HID headlights lol. Since this was the last year for the E39, this car also came factory with the rear LED running lights that many people with older E39's upgrade to. Auto dimming mirrors, homelink, all auto up/down windows, full factory BMW alarm (also not a standard option, comes with interior motion sensors, inclinometer, etc)
Things that I've recently had done:
30% window tint all around
Repaired driver's side seatback twist
Replaced valve cover and coil cover gaskets
Stripped and Cerakoted valve covers (oem paint was flaking badly)
New tires 6k miles ago (Conti DW's)
New OEM BMW wiper blades
New engine air filter
Both new cabin air filters
New BMW washer fluid reservoir fill pipe (old one had a hole)
Oil just changed with full synthetic Mobil 1 5W-40 500 miles ago
All brand new Bosch Iridium spark plugs
Brand new Drivers AND Passengers front window regulatorsNew thermostat housing seal
Things that in my opinion could use some attention:
Has the traction and abs lights that go on and off, assuming a wheel speed sensor needs replaced. Still drives fine, but I could see the lights on the dash being irritating to someone else.
Rear windshield power sunshade clips broken, very common, I've seen an updated part released to permanently fix it, however I've never even used it since getting the windows tinted. In my opinion it's a trivial thing.
Has a small oil leak up front, either the oil pan or the timing cover, I've never really been able to narrow it down, however I find a few spots on the ground now and then. It doesn't even leak enough to have to check the oil level often, I think I only need to add a splash of oil every month or 2.
Top of the decklid has the infamous clear coat peeling issue. I had planned to just replace the decklid, they pop up on ebay frequently for close to $200 and free shipping for clean ones, I just never did it.
Not sure what else I can really tell you, it's a great car that's hard to find and a joy to drive. Is it perfect? No. However is it a phenominal amount of car for the money? Absolultely. The pictures really don't do the car justice so please feel free to come take a look in person. If you have ANY questions at all please feel free to ask prior to bidding and I will do my absolute best to answer as quickly and accurately as I can.
Located in Ventura, CA 93003.
I reserve the right to end the auction early if the car sells locally first.
Thanks!
Mike

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