Highlights
- Low mileage of 57,000 miles
- Spent its life in salt-free Japan to 2021
- Very rare and sought-after 286bhp 540 V8
- Large history file with huge expenditure since 2021
- Subtle upgrades including deep dish alloys and lowered suspension
- MOT until February 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
For those in the know, the 540i is the canny buy from the extensive and highly regarded E34 range. It delivers M5-adjacent performance but with the luxury and comfort usually associated with BMW’s E-Class killer.
Yet these are very rare cars, particularly when they’re as good as this 1995 example. The vendor imported it from the salt-free roads of Japan in 2021 and has absolutely lavished it with expenditure ever since. Take a look at our history photographs - there is a raft of invoices covering work to the mechanicals, suspension, cooling system and many other areas. It is perhaps no surprise that the car has attracted no MOT advisories since arriving here. The current test runs to February 2027. It was last serviced in September 2025.
Finished in understated Arktis Grey with black leather, this very low mileage car is in great condition. It is largely factory standard too, just a set of deep dish lattice alloys and lowered suspension altering the original settings. This is a proper Bavarian V8-powered four door gem.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1995 in Japan
- Remained in Japan until 2021
- First UK registered May 2021
- Single UK keeper since arriving here
- Vendor states that full service history available but this is not verified
- No advisories on MOTs since arriving in UK
- Current MOT valid until February 2027 with no advisories
- No history of outstanding finance, total loss status or major structural issues we are told
- Factory handbooks and service book
- Stamped service book with regular servicing including twice in 2025
- Last serviced at 56,611 miles in September 2025
- Showing 91,578 kms (56,903 miles) in photos
- Extensive invoices since 2021 as shown in photos
The Condition
- Very well kept Arktis Grey metallic paintwork in very good condition for age
- Paintwork shows few signs of age or use but buyers should be realistic
- Bodywork also presents well with arches, sills and underside shown in photos
- No structural advisories on MOT
- Fitted ith front splitter as shown
- Deep dish lattice-style alloy wheels in very good condition
- Road wheels fitted with quality Toyo Proxes tyres
- Non-matching lattice-style spare wheel included
- Well kept car including boot mat and footwell protective mats
- Full black leather interior with high factory specification
- Features electric sliding steel sunroof and electric front seats with heating
- The vendor states the vehicle is in excellent condition with no visible marks
- All components working as they should we are told
- Pioneer Bluetooth stereo and fine wood veneers fitted
- Alcantara headlining in light grey and in good general condition
- Tool kit as shown
The Mechanics
- M60B40 286bhp 3,982cc V8 engine
- 5spd automatic gearbox
- Extensive maintenance records as shown in photos
- Well maintained including two services in 2025
- Last serviced in September 2025 with few miles since
- Vendor states that car produces a nice, loud exhaust note
- No advisories on MOT
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