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The BMW 540 is the six-cylinder flagship of the mid-size 5 Series range, sold across the late F10 and the G30 that replaced it in 2017.
How much does a used BMW 540 cost in the UAE?
Expect AED 40,000 to AED 40,000 for whatever is currently listed. Because this nameplate spans two body generations, confirm which one a specific car is before comparing it against another 540.
Which used BMW 540 year should you buy?
A G30 from 2017 to 2020 is the newer and stiffer-bodied option, with the run-out F10 from 2016 to 2017 as the cheaper way to the same turbocharged six.
Is a used BMW 540 reliable?
None of the cars we have inspected here show a mechanical fault in the engine, gearbox, suspension or steering, against the 26% we would expect for saloons of this age and mileage in the UAE. That is a strong result for a six-cylinder flagship this size, though it makes the service record on any individual car worth confirming rather than assuming.
What else should you know about the BMW 540?
A BMW 318 costs far less if a newer, smaller BMW suits you better than the older six-cylinder flagship. A BMW 530 undercuts it while staying in the same body.
What should you check on a used BMW 540?
Book the CarSwitch inspection before you commit — on a six-cylinder flagship this size, it confirms the individual car matches the segment's strong pattern.
Expect AED 40,000 to AED 40,000 for whatever is currently listed. Because this nameplate spans two body generations, confirm which one a specific car is before comparing it against another 540.
None of the cars we have inspected here show a mechanical fault in the engine, gearbox, suspension or steering, against the 26% we would expect for saloons of this age and mileage in the UAE. That is a strong result for a six-cylinder flagship this size, though it makes the service record on any individual car worth confirming rather than assuming.
Book the CarSwitch inspection before you commit — on a six-cylinder flagship this size, it confirms the individual car matches the segment's strong pattern.
A G30 from 2017 to 2020 is the newer and stiffer-bodied option, with the run-out F10 from 2016 to 2017 as the cheaper way to the same turbocharged six.