Rare BMW 540ia Touring car with 198k miles was purchased certified pre-owned in 2005 from BMW Concord, California. Meticulously maintained, it retains its factory original Titanium Silver Metallic paint and Grey Leather interior. It boasts a 4.4-liter V8 engine along with a 5-speed automatic transmission with the "Steptronic" sport shifting option.
Mechanical refurbishments in the past 18 months include new front control arms, Bilstein struts, brake pads and rotors, Xenon self-leveling headlamps, flushing of the power steering system, along with the normal scheduled services of the transmission and differential.
The car has the M Series 17" alloy wheels wrapped with four Continental 235/45 ZR17 M+S tires, along with a full-size spare tire. It has power four-wheel disc brakes, anti-lock brakes, and all speed traction control system.
Other features include keyless entry; Anti-Theft Alarm system; automatic headlight control system; front fog lights; 2-way power sunroof; heated power seating, steering wheel, exterior mirrors, and windshield washer jets; passenger side window sunscreens; rain sensing wipers; rear window wiper/washer; roof rails; and sliding interior sunshades.
The interior is upholstered in grey leather with black trim, contains a 10-function on-board computer, 10-speaker audio system, 10-way power front seats, 3-position driver memory system, central locking system, AM/FM Stereo System, Automatic Climate Control, Cruise Control, Power tilt/telescopic leather steering wheel, power windows, single-disc compact Disc player, an integrated cargo cover with optional net screen, and an interior snow-ski pocket, a nod to its Bavarian Alps heritage.