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Importing a BMW 520d from Germany into France
The BMW 5 Series is an executive saloon imported from Germany in large numbers. The German market is full of well-maintained 520d cars, ideal for a profitable import.
Executive saloon with strong resale value
520d and 530e versions are in high demand in France
Very liquid German market for recent examples
Technical specifications (type approval)
BMW 520d · 2023
Amounts computed by the engine, independent of the purchase price.
Market price ranges
Purchase price (mobile.de)
€32,000 to €40,000
For a 2023 · 45,000 to 80,000 km
Resale price (La Centrale / leboncoin)
€40,000 to €48,000
For a French-registered vehicle in good condition
⚠ Prices observed at the time of writing, to be checked on the platforms when you import. The market moves: these ranges are indicative and are not a guarantee.
Verdict on these ranges
At the midpoint of the ranges above, the landed cost reaches €38,082 against a €44,000 resale. The actual listing price can move that result either way.
Calculation assumptions: midpoint of the purchase and resale ranges, bought from a private seller, registered in Île-de-France. The calculator recomputes everything from the actual price of your listing.
Work out the exact cost of your BMW 520d
Enter the actual listing price and exact specifications in the free calculator to get the precise landed cost and a GO/NO-GO verdict.
The cost of importing a BMW 520d: what it covers
The landed cost in France of a BMW 520d 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 (1,750 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 520d and gives you a GO/NO-GO verdict in seconds.
The BMW 520d on the German market
The BMW 520d is a diesel vehicle found on listing platforms such as mobile.de and AutoScout24. Its 1,750 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 520d 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 520d?
Purchase prices on mobile.de range from €32,000 to €40,000 for a 2023 with 45,000 to 80,000 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 €40,000 to €48,000.
Is the BMW 520d worth importing?
Yes, on the ranges above. At the midpoint of those ranges the engine works out a landed cost of €38,082 against a €44,000 resale, a margin of €5,918. 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 520d?
At 138 g/km of CO₂ (WLTP) and 1,750 kg, the BMW 520d 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.
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Technical specifications: manufacturer type approval (WLTP CO2, weight, French fiscal power). Price ranges: market indications to be checked at the time of import. Tax rates of 2023, the vehicle's year of first registration, as French law prescribes for computing the taxes on an imported used vehicle. Tax amounts are computed and deterministic; market prices are indicative and are not a guarantee.