BMW 520d 2022 M Sport
Strong import signal
The cost picture and data basis support a positive assessment.
What holds the score back
- The saving compared with buying the car locally is moderate.
- There is moderate room between the purchase price and the level where the import stops paying off.
- Uncertainty about the local market price pulled the score down.
What we've analysed
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Cost breakdown
Full cost breakdown with VAT, customs and one-time tax.
Variant and data
Technical specifications and tax basis.
Market comparison
Relevant listings, price range and assessment against the local market.
Risk and history
Detailed risk flags, import risk and registration risk.
Sensitivity analysis
Scenario analysis for currency, freight, insurance and market changes.
Conclusion
Clear purchase recommendation with caveats and next steps.
Cost breakdown
How the total cost breaks down.
Important calculation warnings
- This estimate assumes the vehicle is registered within 30 days of entering Ireland. Additional VRT for late registration is not included.
- Purchase price€27,90074%
- Shipping and insurance€1,2503%
- Registration tax€8,42622%
- Fees€1810%
Cost drivers
These are the items that affect the total the most.
Included in the estimate
- Purchase price (currency-converted)
- Freight and insurance (if provided)
- Customs duty
- Value-added tax (VAT)
- Registration tax
- Number plates and other fees
Not included
- Reconditioning and roadworthiness test
- Repairs and remediation
- Winter wheels and extra equipment
- Ongoing insurance and financing
- Price or exchange-rate change before payment
Variant and data
Technical specifications and tax basis.
Vehicle data
Powertrain
Tax basis
Equipment
Equipment data is not yet available for this vehicle.
Market comparison
Relevant listings, price range and assessment against the local market.
With a total cost of €37,757, the import lands ~13.2 % below the Irish median (€43,500) — economically favourable. The Irish market typically sits between €41,500 and €46,000.
ImportScore market component: 72/100
Irish market evidence and VRT basis
This research has two jobs: comparing the landed import cost with similar vehicles for sale in Ireland, and supporting the OMSP used as the taxable value for the VRT calculation.
Revenue makes the final OMSP determination and may assign a different value.
OMSP used for VRT
€42,500
Estimated tax-inclusive Irish retail value—not the foreign purchase price.
Our assessment
The import cost is below the local market median.
− €5,743
Importing is favourable compared with the local used market.
Estimated max purchase price
32 643 EUR
≈ €32,643
Above this price the import costs more than the local value reference used in the report.
Safety margin
€4,743
How much the total cost can rise before the import is no longer cheaper than the local value reference.
The buyer figure is the total landed import cost, compared against local asking prices for comparable cars.
Market spread
Lowest
€41,500
Median
€43,500
Highest
€46,000
Comparable listings
3 matchesYour car
BMW 520d · 2022 · 68,000 km
Calculated import cost
€37,757Cheapest
| Listing | Year | Mileage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 520d M Sport 2022 Fictional example 1 | 2022 | 71,000 km | €41,500 |
| BMW 520d M Sport 2022 Fictional example 2 | 2022 | 72,000 km | €43,500 |
| BMW 520d M Sport 2022 Fictional example 3 | 2022 | 66,000 km | €46,000 |
Prices are based on comparable local used-car listings found via web search. Use "Open source" to verify. Prices may change.
Risk and history
Detailed risk flags, import risk and registration risk.
18/100
This looks like a safe purchase based on our checks.
8 factors assessed
Worth reviewing
Complete technical data basis
Data basisEstimated key data (CO2 basis) makes the tax basis less certain. User-entered values are accepted as confirmed for this calculation.
Cleared
CO2 figure has a documented measurement cycle
Data basisThe CO2 figure carries a documented measurement cycle (WLTP/NEDC) from the search sources. Revenue applies the exact figure on the CoC or registration certificate at registration, so confirm the value there before completing the VRT — small variant differences can move the band.
VRT tax basis
Tax thresholdIn Ireland, VRT is charged as a CO2-banded percentage of the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP), plus a NOx levy. The OMSP is Revenue's assessment of the vehicle's Irish market value — a higher OMSP moves the whole tax basis.
Width of the market range
MarketThe market range is tight (about 10 % wide), so the reference price is relatively reliable.
Currency exposure
CurrencyThe purchase is in euros, so there is no exchange-rate risk between the offer and the payment.
Vehicle age
VehicleThe vehicle is relatively new, so its condition and valuation are predictable.
Import from the EU/EEA
RegistrationThe vehicle is imported from the EU/EEA, where harmonised type approval (CoC) normally makes registration in Ireland straightforward. VRT and the NCT registration inspection still apply.
No manual review flagged
Data basisThe calculation rests on a complete data basis with no manual reservations, so the tax basis stands on solid ground.
Sensitivity analysis
Scenario analysis for currency, freight, insurance and market changes.
Total cost
Fixed scenarios
| Factor | Low | Base | High | Low–high spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price±5 % | €36,362 | €37,757 | €39,152 | €2,790 |
| Freight and insurance±€1,000 | €36,757 | €37,757 | €38,757 | €2,000 |
| Market reference±5 %* | €41,325 | €43,500 | €45,675 | €4,350 |
* Market reference measures the median market price, not the landed import cost.
What does this mean?
Total cost is moved most by Purchase price and Freight and insurance.
Some assumptions move the total noticeably; watch Purchase price in particular.
Conclusion
Clear purchase recommendation with caveats and next steps.
Value for money
See how the import compares with buying locally and where the purchase price sits against break-even.
Imported cost versus buying locally
Scoring reference: €42,500 (local valuation, medium confidence).
Total import cost
€37,757
Local price reference
€42,500
Estimated saving
+€4,743
Saving buffer
+11.2%
The import is estimated to cost €4,743 less than the local reference. This earns 43.4 of 60 available points.
Purchase price versus break-even
Break-even is the highest estimated purchase price at which the import still costs less than the local reference.
Purchase price
€27,900
Break-even price
€32,643
Purchase-price headroom
+€4,743
Headroom buffer
+14.5%
The purchase price is €4,743 below break-even. This earns 31.6 of 40 available points.
Information and risk checks
These checks show how reliable the estimate is and whether unresolved risks should reduce the starting score.
Local price evidence
The local price reference has medium confidence, so the score is reduced slightly.
Score change
75.0 → 72.8
Vehicle details
Some score-driving vehicle facts are uncertain or missing, so the score is reduced.
Score change
72.8 → 72.0
Risk check
18/100No material risk deduction is needed for the available information.
Score change
72.0 → 72.0
How we got to 72
Starting score
75.0/100
Local price evidence
72.8/100
−2.3 points
Vehicle details
72.0/100
−0.7 points
Risk check
72.0/100
No points removed
Safety check
72.0/100
No points removed
Final ImportScore
72/100
Rounded result
Safety check
This check prevents unresolved concerns from producing a score that looks more certain than the available information supports.
No safety limit is needed for this result.
Final result
The value comparison after the information, risk and safety checks.
72/100
Strong
Strong import candidate
The import is estimated to be €4,743 cheaper than the local reference (+11.2%). Information, risk and safety checks removed 3.0 points before rounding.
Main thing holding the score back
Landed cost vs local value16.6 points below its maximum
Next step: Reduce the purchase, shipping or tax-sensitive cost until the landed margin improves.
Calculation details
How we got to 72
Starting score
75.0/100
Local price evidence
72.8/100
−2.3 points
Vehicle details
72.0/100
−0.7 points
Risk check
72.0/100
No points removed
Safety check
72.0/100
No points removed
Final ImportScore
72/100
Rounded result
- Landed cost vs local value-11%Sub-score 72 · Weight 60%Contribution 43.4 of 60
- Purchase-price headroom15%Sub-score 79 · Weight 40%Contribution 31.6 of 40
Can only reduce the score
- Data confidence70/100Sub-score 70Keeps 99% of the economic score
- Risk level18/100Sub-score 82Keeps 100% of the economic score
Scoring reference: €42,500 (local valuation, medium confidence).
Mileage check: 68,000 km versus 71,000 km across 3 comparable listings was not a material difference, so the reference stayed €43,500.
Economic base 75.0/100 × market reliability 97% × data reliability 99% × risk modifier 100% = 72.0/100 before guardrails.
Score model: score-config-v4.22