A special car - only 1425 made it to America.

This is a beautifully maintained, and lovingly cared for 1995 BMW 540. The latest owner unexpectedly passed away, and I am listing the vehicle for sale as a service to his widow (I’m his brother-in-law, and shared his passion for 5-series BMWs). He certainly did not want to sell it. This one is quite special.

The car is not a Factory M-Sport 540i or M540i or M5. Rather, this is a special 540 E34 M60 6-speed that was only made in one model year. My brother-in-law had wanted one of these for quite awhile.

We have the Original Factory Print-Out when the car rolled off in Dusselldorf, dated 04/12/1995.

(The production date and VIN are too early to qualify as an M-Sport or M540i for all you collectors out there. But it's every bit as good.)

The latest owner viewed this car is as his performance daily driver. It is has been extremely dependable and very well-cared for. It has always been garaged. He always parked at the far end of the lot, away from everyone else to ensure no dings and no nicks.

It is very comfortable, very responsive, very tight, and very quick. The latest owner drove it with care to maximize it’s life, and to ensure his safety. Whoever gets this car is getting something very special. The following notes were taken from his diary for the car.

Everything works great with the exception of the following: the right rear electric window is erratic in responding to the switch, the side mirrors are currently adjusted manually instead of via the electric remote control, and the Blaupunk Radio/CD player did not turn on in my test (although it has historically worked well).

1995 BMW 540i 6-speed Vehicle History, Maintenance History, and Modifications

Vehicle Identification / History:

Production Month / Year: April 1995 (E34)

Note: 1,524 were officially imported to North America.

Colors: Alpinewhite / Parchment interior

Engine Code: M60 4.0 LITRE V8 - Alusial Engine Block No. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

GETRAG Close-Ratio 6-Speed

Onwership History

1st Owner - Bought New From Dallas, TX at BMW Dealership, Oct 1995

2nd Owner - Bought as Certified Used Car in San Jose, CA at Peter Pan BMW Dealership, Feb 2001

3rd Owner - Bought as Used Car from Private Party in Sausalito, CA Jan 2007

Vehicle Mileage: 204,148 (as of May, 1016)

Maintenance History As of May 2016:

07/2015

Clutch/Pressure Plate/Flywheel

Rear Engine Seal

Flywheel Bolts

Bell Housing Bolts

Clutch Slave Cylinder

Clutch Arm and Pivot Pin

Transmission Mounts

Rear Transmission Seal

05/2015

Tie Rod Ends/Center Link/Pilot Arm

Lower Control Arms w/740i Bushings

Sway Bar Links

03/2015

Heater Core

Auxiliary Heater Pump

Rebuilt HVAC Control Assembly

Cabin Filter

08/2014

DME Computer

New Battery

MAF Sensor

Water Temp Sensor (block)

Accelerator Cable

Crankshaft Position Sensor

Throttle Position Sensor

BEHR Radiator with new Hoses

All New Vacuum Lines

Valley Pan Gasket

Intake Manifold Gaskets (left, right, front and rear)

Intake Manifold Rear Diaphragm

Water Pump with Engine Tube Gaskets

Replace Ignition Coils

New NGK Spark Plugs

11/2013

New Windshield

Driver Side Window Regulator

Driver Side Door-Brake

Power Steering Pump

Power Steering Pressurized Lines

Engine Mounts

Drive Shaft

Drive Shaft Guibo

Rear Control Arm Doughnut Bushings

Differential Mount

06/2012

Akebono Brake Pads

ATE Drilled Disc Rotors

OEM Brake Lines

Freon Air Conditioning Flushed and Re-Pressurized

Hood Struts Replaced

05/2009

Oil Pump Replaced

10mm Oil Pump Bolts Replaced

O2 Sensors Replaced

Original ApineWhite Paint Maintained in Very Good Condition

Parchment Leather Interior M5 SportSeats

Interior has No Rips No Tears Very Good Condition

All Lights, Switches, Electrical as New

Modifications As of May 2016:

Driver's Seat Has Been Re-Upholstered in Original Parchment Leather

Car Has Been Lowered 1" Using Eibach Lowering Springs with KYB Sport Struts

Short-Shift Kit and Bushings

New Clutch, T.O., Flywheel

New Transmission Fluid

Drilled Rotors; Akebono Pads

New DME Unlocked and Re-programmed

Performance Chip Installed

Differential Replaced with 3:15 LSD

315 RWHP - Tested and Verified

Ignition Disabling System(EWS-III) by-passed - manual key lock/unlock

Fan Clutch Has Been Removed, and replaced with

Electric Fan w/ Thermostat Mounted on Radiator

The Mid Muffler and Resonator have been Removed

Catylitic Converters Have Been Replaced with Magnaflow Units

Has very low rumble at idle. Screams at 3/4 Throttle.

3-Spoke E34 M5 European Model Steering Wheel

1990's era Blaupunkt Vancouver CD80.

Body Side Mirrors Replaced with E34 M5 Alpinewhite Mirrors

2 SETS OF WHEELS / TIRES:

BMW Style 32 Wheels Staggered Set

(2) 9 X 17 FRONT WHEELS with Sumitomo 235 x 45 V-rated Tires

(2) 10 X 17 REAR WHEELS with Sumitomo 255 x 40 V-rated Tires

BMW Style 32 Matched Set Winter Tires

(4) 9 X17 WHEELS With Bridgestone All-Season 235 x 45