The BMW 8 Series G14 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a 3.0L inline-6 turbo diesel engine, a automatic gearbox, and all-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
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Transparent import cost estimate including shipping, taxes, and compliance in Australia.
| Average Auction Price | $75,888 |
| Japan Agent Fee | $3,035 |
| Carbarn Agent Fee | $1,500 |
| Freight, Port & Customs | $10,962 |
| Import Duty | $3,946 |
| LCT | $3,979 |
| Compliance Package | $2,750 |
| GST | $10,181 |
Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included
Refundable Auction Deposit
$15,784
Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.
Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 3 SEVs · 1 MRE
This BMW 8 Series G14 is approved for import to Australia under 3 SEVS approvals SEV-000572, SEV-000573 and SEV-000574, all granted on the Performance Criterion, supported by Model Report Entry MRE-000616 issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from Nov 2018 to Feb 2025.
Why qualified — Performance Criterion. Approvals granted under the SEVS Performance Criterion apply to vehicles that demonstrate a substantially superior performance specification — for example, power-to-weight, acceleration, or another measurable performance metric — compared with vehicles supplied to the Australian market in volume. Eligibility is build-specific: the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval are the binding reference.
How Carbarn runs this import. We source 11/2018 to 2/2025 examples through approved Japanese auction houses, verify build and condition sheets before bidding, and handle every downstream step on your behalf — international freight, Australian customs entry, biosecurity inspection, and the full SEVS compliance program at our Sydney workshop. Final delivery includes paperwork for state registration.
All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.
Carbarn narrows down candidate vehicles by model, year range, budget, auction grade, mileage, and condition, then arranges a pre-bid physical inspection where the auction format allows.
A successful approved bid means the vehicle is secured at the Japanese auction.
Vehicle Import Approval application is lodged before shipping.
Shipping Invoice Includes
Compliance Invoice Includes
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Six-step compliance flow handled end-to-end by our team.
Assess documents / eligibility
VIA application before shipping
Vehicle arrives at Carbarn workshop
Compliance work starts
AVV inspection + RAV entry
Ready for registration / delivery
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The BMW 8 Series G14 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2018-2025 window. Approval is granted under Eligible for 840d xDrive Coupe - Gran Coupe - and Convertible variants with diesel engine, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.
G14
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