The BMW X5 M50d G05 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a 3.0L 6-cylinder quad-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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| Average Auction Price | $75,641 |
| Japan Agent Fee | $3,025 |
| Carbarn Agent Fee | $1,500 |
| Freight, Port & Customs | $12,986 |
| Import Duty | $3,933 |
| LCT | $4,506 |
| Compliance Package | $2,750 |
| GST | $10,409 |
Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included
Refundable Auction Deposit
$15,733
Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.
Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 1 SEV · 1 MRE
This BMW X5 M50d G05 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000792, granted on the Performance Criterion and valid until 05 Mar 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000885 (Category MA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Oct 2019 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. Carbarn sources 10/2019 to 2/2025 BMW X5 M50d examples through our Japanese partners, with build-sheet and auction-grade verification before any bid is placed. Once won, the vehicle is shipped via roll-on/roll-off freight, cleared through Australian customs, treated under biosecurity rules, and prepared for compliance at our Sydney workshop. The Approved Vehicle Verifier inspection and RAV entry are completed in-house, and you receive the vehicle with paperwork ready for state-level 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.
Vehicle is secured in Japan after the approved bid succeeds.
The VIA application is submitted to the Department of Infrastructure before any vessel is booked.
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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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Yes — the BMW X5 M50d G05 is approved for import across the 2019-2025 build range under Eligible for all variants from 2019. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
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