Importing a BMW 118d from Germany into France

The cost of importing a BMW 118d: what it covers

The landed cost in France of a BMW 118d imported from Germany is not just the purchase price. You need to add VAT (if the vehicle counts as new for tax: under 6 months old or under 6,000 km), the CO₂ tax, no weight tax (1,430 kg does not exceed the 1,800 kg threshold of the 2023 rates), transport from Germany, the certificate of conformity (COC) and the French registration document (carte grise).

Our free calculator works out every one of these items automatically from the specifications of your BMW 118d and gives you a GO/NO-GO verdict in seconds.

The BMW 118d on the German market

The BMW 118d is a diesel vehicle found on listing platforms such as mobile.de and AutoScout24. Its 1,430 kg does not exceed the weight tax threshold (1,800 kg under the 2023 rates, those of its year of first registration), which keeps the calculation simple.

Registering an imported BMW 118d in France

Once bought and shipped, the steps are as follows:

• Quitus fiscal (tax clearance) from the SIE, the French business tax office, to be requested as soon as the vehicle arrives
• Certificate of conformity (COC): from BMW, quoting the chassis number (VIN)
• French roadworthiness test (contrôle technique) if the vehicle is over 4 years old
• Carte grise (registration document) application on the ANTS portal, for permanent plates

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to import a BMW 118d?

Purchase prices on mobile.de range from €18,000 to €23,000 for a 2023 with 30,000 to 60,000 km. On top of that come the tax costs (CO₂ and weight tax, registration) and logistics (transport, COC), which the calculator works out precisely. Resale prices in France range from €24,000 to €30,000.

Is the BMW 118d worth importing?

Yes, on the ranges above. At the midpoint of those ranges the engine works out a landed cost of €22,317 against a €27,000 resale, a margin of €4,683. The closer the purchase price is to the bottom of the range and the resale to the top, the wider the margin. The actual listing price remains decisive, and the calculator settles it case by case.

What tax applies to a BMW 118d?

At 130 g/km of CO₂ (WLTP) and 1,430 kg, the BMW 118d is liable for the CO₂ tax but not the weight tax. The rates applied are those of 2023, its year of first registration, and an age-based reduction lowers the amount.