VRT on importing a 2013 BMW 530d?
What would be VRT on a Northern Ireland BMW 530d? Nov 2013 is the year of the car.
Paul OConnor (Carlow)Feb 2025 Filed under: VRT
Expert answer
Hi Paul,
We need two things to estimate the VRT (and please note that we can only provide an estimate, and you need to take all factors into account for yourself). First is the CO2 emissions rating to determine the VRT band. That will vary from model to model, even for a single variant such as the 530d.
Our data shows that car has an NEDC CO2 rating of around 139g/km, but Revenue will ‘uplift’ that using its formula in a bid to make it comparable to WLTP-rated cars. That means it considers it to have CO2 emissions of about 172g/km on importation.
This means Band 19 for VRT at 35 per cent.
That’s 35 per cent of the OMSP, the Open Market Selling Price as determined by Revenue, which is not always very easy to guess at, but a quick look at Irish classifieds suggests in and around €18,000, meaning VRT of €6,300.
Don’t forget you’ll be liable for the NOx levy as well, which will be high for that car.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor