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2003 BMW 5-Series

Sale price: $US $4,600.00 make an offer

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Technical specifications, photos and description:

Model:
5-Series
Year:
2003
Mileage:
90,711
Engine:
4,4L
Trim:
540i MSport
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2003 BMW 5-Series for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.5) based on 136 votes
2003 540iA M-Sport
Titan Silver on Black Leather
90. 11 Miles
California Car with Clean Carfax and Clean Title
Good Service History
Bone Stock. Unmolested and Unmodified
Offered at NO RESERVE.  I am thinning the herd and this one has to go.  I had planned on cleaning it up a but to use as my daily driver but plans change.  
EXTERIOR 
The exterior of this car is in OK condition. I' have taken pictures of the problem areas --*The passenger door has a dent.  *The rear passenger pillar has 2 dings. one is the size of a golf ball.  *The rear driver door has a couple of small dings*The hood has some stone chips*The passenger side of the M-Tech front bumper was repaired.  They did not do a great job*The Style 37 M-Parallel wheels have some slight curbing*The headlight lenses could use polishing*Michelin Pilot Sport tires have plenty of tread life left
INTERIOR
The interior of the car is clean and is in good condition. Problem areas --*Rear package tray in sun-faded*Front passenger pillar has a snag*Center A/C vent is cracked*E-brake leather boot has a slight tear
MECHANICAL
I have not owned the car for long.  I have been driving it to work and it starts right up and runs and drives great.  Throttle response is immediate.  It is a blast to drive I wish I could keep it
ABOUT ME
I am NOT a dealer.  I am a collector and a hobbyist and an enthusiast.  I have tried to describe this car as accurately as possible.  I have been on eBay for 15 years.  I have 100% feedback which includes buying and selling classic and collectible vehicles.  Please bid with confidence or you can call me 818-49-7764 with questions 
Car is sold AS-IS and is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the auction early
Thank you for your interest
SEE BELOW FOR CARFAX 
________________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle Information:

2003 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC

VIN: WBADN63473GS56858

SEDAN 4 DR

4. 4L V8 FI DOHC 32V

GASOLINE

REAR WHEEL DRIVE

Standard Equipment | Safety Options

Accident / Damage reported

3 Previous owners

At least 1 open recall

17 Service history records

Types of owners: Personal lease. Personal

87. 94Last reported odometer reading

This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 2/20/17 at 5:49:08 PM (EST). Other information about this vehicle. including problems. may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool. along with a vehicle inspection and test drive. to make a better decision about your next used car.

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated

 Owner 1

 Owner 2

 Owner 3

Year purchased

2003 

2007 

2017 

Type of owner

Personal lease

Personal

Personal

Estimated length of ownership

4 yrs. 1 mo.  

9 yrs. 3 mo.  

26 days 

Owned in the following states/provinces

California 

California 

California 

Estimated miles driven per year

7. 97/yr 

9. 92/yr 

--- 

Last reported odometer reading

31. 24 

87. 94 

--- 

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section

 Owner 1

 Owner 2

 Owner 3

Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon

Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed
No Problem

Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits

Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed
No Problem

GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report. CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms | View Certificate

 

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX

 Owner 1

 Owner 2

 Owner 3

Total Loss

No total loss reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

Structural Damage

No structural damage reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

Airbag Deployment

No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

Odometer Check

No indication of an odometer rollback.

No Issues Indicated

No Issues Indicated

No Issues Indicated

Accident / Damage

Damage reported on 03/2012.

No Issues Reported

Damage Reported

No New Issues Reported

Manufacturer Recall

At least 1 manufacturer recall requires service. Locate an authorized BMW dealer near you to schedule an appointment.

No Recalls Reported

Recall
Reported

No New Recalls Reported

Basic Warranty

Original warranty estimated to have expired. Interested in an extended warranty?

Warranty
Expired

Warranty
Expired

Warranty
Expired

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Glossary

 Detailed History

Owner 1

Purchased:

2003

Type:

Personal lease

Where:

California

Est. miles/year:

7. 97/yr

Est. length owned:

9/13/03 -10/22/07(4 yrs. 1 mo. )

Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15. 00 miles per year.

Date:

Mileage:

Source:

Comments:

05/17/2003  

 

US Customs

Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Port Hueneme. CA

06/13/2003  

 

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Vehicle serviced

09/13/2003  

 

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Trim checked

09/13/2003  

22  

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Encino. CA

Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported

01/28/2005  

7. 20  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Engine electrical system checked
Oil and filter changed
Trim checked

02/24/2005  

8. 80  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

One tire mounted

09/27/2005  

12. 02  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Oil and filter changed

02/16/2007  

27. 70  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Maintenance inspection completed
Anti-theft/keyless system checked
Brake fluid flushed/changed

04/27/2007  

29. 54  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Cooling system serviced

09/24/2007  

31. 83  

California 
Inspection Station

Passed emissions inspection

10/06/2007  

31. 24  

Service Plan Co.  
Sunnyvale. CA

Service contract issued

 

Owner 2

Purchased:

2007

Type:

Personal

Where:

California

Est. miles/year:

9. 92/yr

Est. length owned:

10/22/07 -1/25/17(9 yrs. 3 mo. )

Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15. 00 miles per year.

Date:

Mileage:

Source:

Comments:

10/22/2007  

 

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Sunnyvale. CA

Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported

10/24/2007  

 

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
San Jose. CA

Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

04/10/2008  

38. 23  

Service Plan Co.

Engine serviced
Service contract claim
Suspension serviced

04/16/2008  

 

Service Facility

Vehicle serviced

05/12/2008  

39. 98  

Service Plan Co.

Engine serviced
Service contract claim

05/20/2008  

 

Service Facility

Coolant reservoir replaced
Water pump replaced

04/02/2009  

48. 89  

Service Plan Co.

Electrical system serviced
Engine serviced
Service contract claim
Suspension serviced

09/12/2009  

56. 86  

California 
Inspection Station 
San Jose. CA

Passed emissions inspection

03/25/2010  

70. 09  

BTM Motorwerks 
Campbell. CA 

A/C serviced
Service contract claim
Brakes serviced
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Steering/suspension lubricated

08/18/2010  

74. 29  

BTM Motorwerks 
Campbell. CA 

Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Steering/suspension lubricated
Tire condition and pressure checked

12/02/2010  

76. 84  

BTM Motorwerks 
Campbell. CA 

Vehicle serviced

02/11/2011  

77. 01  

BTM Motorwerks 
Campbell. CA 

Service contract claim
Maintenance inspection completed

10/06/2011  

81. 05  

California 
Inspection Station 
Cupertino. CA

Passed emissions inspection

03/2012  

 

Damage Report

Damage reported
Damage to right side

04/08/2012  

 

Service Facility

Thermostat housing/gasket replaced
Thermostat replaced
Upper control arm(s) replaced

09/17/2013  

87. 94  

California 
Inspection Station 
Sunnyvale. CA

Passed emissions inspection

06/03/2014  

 

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Sunnyvale. CA

Title issued or updated
Loan or lien released
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

05/27/2015  

 

BMW of North 
America. LLC

Manufacturer Safety recall issued
NHTSA #15V-318
Recall # 15V-318:209
DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG
Status: Remedy Not Yet Available

Need more information about this recall? Find an authorized BMW dealer. email CustomerRelations@bmwusa. com. or call 1-800-525-7417

+Learn more about this recall

 

Owner 3

Purchased:

2017

Type:

Personal

Where:

California

Est. length owned:

1/25/17 -present(26 days)

Date:

Mileage:

Source:

Comments:

01/25/2017  

 

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Folsom. CA

Title issued or updated
New owner reported

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On Feb-21-17 at 11:05:58 PST. seller added the following information:

2003 540iA M-Sport
Titan Silver on Black Leather
90. 11 Miles
California Car with Clean Carfax and Clean Title
Good Service History
Bone Stock. Unmolested and Unmodified
Offered at NO RESERVE.  I am thinning the herd and this one has to go.  I had planned on cleaning it up a but to use as my daily driver but plans change.  
EXTERIOR 
The exterior of this car is in OK condition. I' have taken pictures of the problem areas --*The passenger door has a dent.  *The rear passenger pillar has 2 dings. one is the size of a golf ball.  *The rear driver door has a couple of small dings*The hood has some stone chips*The passenger side of the M-Tech front bumper was repaired.  They did not do a great job*The Style 37 M-Parallel wheels have some slight curbing*The headlight lenses could use polishing*Michelin Pilot Sport tires have plenty of tread life left
INTERIOR
The interior of the car is clean and is in good condition. Problem areas --*Rear package tray in sun-faded*Front passenger pillar has a snag*Center A/C vent is cracked*E-brake leather boot has a slight tear
MECHANICAL
I have not owned the car for long.  I have been driving it to work and it starts right up and runs and drives great.  Throttle response is immediate.  It is a blast to drive I wish I could keep it
ABOUT ME
I am NOT a dealer.  I am a collector and a hobbyist and an enthusiast.  I have tried to describe this car as accurately as possible.  I have been on eBay for 15 years.  I have 100% feedback which includes buying and selling classic and collectible vehicles.  Please bid with confidence or you can call me 818-749-7764 with questions 
Car is sold AS-IS and is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the auction early
Thank you for your interest
SEE BELOW FOR CARFAX 
________________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle Information:

2003 BMW 540I AUTOMATIC

VIN: WBADN63473GS56858

SEDAN 4 DR

4. 4L V8 FI DOHC 32V

GASOLINE

REAR WHEEL DRIVE

Standard Equipment | Safety Options

Accident / Damage reported

3 Previous owners

At least 1 open recall

17 Service history records

Types of owners: Personal lease. Personal

87. 94Last reported odometer reading

This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 2/20/17 at 5:49:08 PM (EST). Other information about this vehicle. including problems. may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool. along with a vehicle inspection and test drive. to make a better decision about your next used car.

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated

 Owner 1

 Owner 2

 Owner 3

Year purchased

2003 

2007 

2017 

Type of owner

Personal lease

Personal

Personal

Estimated length of ownership

4 yrs. 1 mo.  

9 yrs. 3 mo.  

26 days 

Owned in the following states/provinces

California 

California 

California 

Estimated miles driven per year

7. 97/yr 

9. 92/yr 

--- 

Last reported odometer reading

31. 24 

87. 94 

--- 

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section

 Owner 1

 Owner 2

 Owner 3

Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon

Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed
No Problem

Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits

Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed
No Problem

Guaranteed
No Problem

GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report. CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. Register | View Terms | View Certificate

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX

 Owner 1

 Owner 2

 Owner 3

Total Loss

No total loss reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

Structural Damage

No structural damage reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

Airbag Deployment

No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

No Issues Reported

Odometer Check

No indication of an odometer rollback.

No Issues Indicated

No Issues Indicated

No Issues Indicated

Accident / Damage

Damage reported on 03/2012.

No Issues Reported

Damage Reported

No New Issues Reported

Manufacturer Recall

At least 1 manufacturer recall requires service. Locate an authorized BMW dealer near you to schedule an appointment.

No Recalls Reported

Recall
Reported

No New Recalls Reported

Basic Warranty

Original warranty estimated to have expired. Interested in an extended warranty?

Warranty
Expired

Warranty
Expired

Warranty
Expired

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·          Cars with no accidents

·          1-Owner Cars

·          Cars with service records

·          Personal/Lease Only(no fleet. rental. commercial)

Show Me Now

Glossary

 Detailed History

Owner 1

Purchased:

2003

Type:

Personal lease

Where:

California

Est. miles/year:

7. 97/yr

Est. length owned:

9/13/03 -10/22/07(4 yrs. 1 mo. )

Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15. 00 miles per year.

Date:

Mileage:

Source:

Comments:

05/17/2003  

 

US Customs

Vehicle exported from
Germany
and imported to
Port Hueneme. CA

06/13/2003  

 

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Vehicle serviced

09/13/2003  

 

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Trim checked

09/13/2003  

22  

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Encino. CA

Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Titled or registered as personal lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported

01/28/2005  

7. 20  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Engine electrical system checked
Oil and filter changed
Trim checked

02/24/2005  

8. 80  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

One tire mounted

09/27/2005  

12. 02  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Oil and filter changed

02/16/2007  

27. 70  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Maintenance inspection completed
Anti-theft/keyless system checked
Brake fluid flushed/changed

04/27/2007  

29. 54  

Center BMW 
Sherman Oaks. CA 
818-907-9995 
centerbmw. com

Cooling system serviced

09/24/2007  

31. 83  

California 
Inspection Station

Passed emissions inspection

10/06/2007  

31. 24  

Service Plan Co.  
Sunnyvale. CA

Service contract issued

 

Owner 2

Purchased:

2007

Type:

Personal

Where:

California

Est. miles/year:

9. 92/yr

Est. length owned:

10/22/07 -1/25/17(9 yrs. 3 mo. )

Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15. 00 miles per year.

Date:

Mileage:

Source:

Comments:

10/22/2007  

 

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Sunnyvale. CA

Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported

10/24/2007  

 

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
San Jose. CA

Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

04/10/2008  

38. 23  

Service Plan Co.

Engine serviced
Service contract claim
Suspension serviced

04/16/2008  

 

Service Facility

Vehicle serviced

05/12/2008  

39. 98  

Service Plan Co.

Engine serviced
Service contract claim

05/20/2008  

 

Service Facility

Coolant reservoir replaced
Water pump replaced

04/02/2009  

48. 89  

Service Plan Co.

Electrical system serviced
Engine serviced
Service contract claim
Suspension serviced

09/12/2009  

56. 86  

California 
Inspection Station 
San Jose. CA

Passed emissions inspection

03/25/2010  

70. 09  

BTM Motorwerks 
Campbell. CA 

A/C serviced
Service contract claim
Brakes serviced
Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Steering/suspension lubricated

08/18/2010  

74. 29  

BTM Motorwerks 
Campbell. CA 

Fluids checked
Oil and filter changed
Steering/suspension lubricated
Tire condition and pressure checked

12/02/2010  

76. 84  

BTM Motorwerks 
Campbell. CA 

Vehicle serviced

02/11/2011  

77. 01  

BTM Motorwerks 
Campbell. CA 

Service contract claim
Maintenance inspection completed

10/06/2011  

81. 05  

California 
Inspection Station 
Cupertino. CA

Passed emissions inspection

03/2012  

 

Damage Report

Damage reported
Damage to right side

04/08/2012  

 

Service Facility

Thermostat housing/gasket replaced
Thermostat replaced
Upper control arm(s) replaced

09/17/2013  

87. 94  

California 
Inspection Station 
Sunnyvale. CA

Passed emissions inspection

06/03/2014  

 

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Sunnyvale. CA

Title issued or updated
Loan or lien released
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location

05/27/2015  

 

BMW of North 
America. LLC

Manufacturer Safety recall issued
NHTSA #15V-318
Recall # 15V-318:209
DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG
Status: Remedy Not Yet Available

Need more information about this recall? Find an authorized BMW dealer. email CustomerRelations@bmwusa. com. or call 1-800-525-7417

+Learn more about this recall

 

Owner 3

Purchased:

2017

Type:

Personal

Where:

California

Est. length owned:

1/25/17 -present(26 days)

Date:

Mileage:

Source:

Comments:

01/25/2017  

 

California 
Motor Vehicle Dept.  
Folsom. CA

Title issued or updated
New owner reported

Print this CARFAX Report and take it to your pre-purchase inspection

 

 

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