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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