BMW 5 Series 2021 price in Kenya

No 2021 BMW 5 Series is listed on Cada right now. Imported to arrive in 2026, it is 5 years old to KRA, which takes 50% off its CRSP value: about KES 2,350,000 – KES 6,200,000 landed across 3 KRA versions.

Import duty on a BMW 5 Series 2021, by version

KRA treats a BMW 5 Series 2021 landing in 2026 as 5 years old and takes 50% off its CRSP value before charging tax.

3 KRA versions, cheapest first
KRA modelEngineCRSP valueCustoms valueImport duty (35%)Excise dutyVAT (16%)Import declaration fee (2.5%)Railway development levy (2%)Total taxesLanded cost
BMW 5 SERIES 523D M SPORT2,000 cc · PetrolKES 5,572,168KES 1,138,629KES 398,520KES 384,287KES 307,430KES 28,466KES 22,773KES 1,141,476KES 2,385,105
BMW 5 SERIES 523D TOURING M-SPORT2,000 cc · PetrolKES 7,266,178KES 1,484,787KES 519,675KES 501,116KES 400,892KES 37,120KES 29,696KES 1,488,499KES 3,078,286
BMW 5 SERIES 523D X DRIVE TOURING M-SPORT3,000 cc · PetrolKES 14,694,405KES 3,002,688KES 1,050,941KES 1,013,407KES 810,726KES 75,067KES 60,054KES 3,010,195KES 6,117,883

Landed cost is KRA's customs value plus these taxes and KES 105,000 for port, clearing and registration. The car's own price, shipping and Cada's service fee are not included. Estimate — final KRA assessment may differ.

2021 against nearby years

Estimated landed cost of a BMW 5 Series by model year, arriving in 2026
Model yearKRA duty and taxesLanded costFrom-price vs 2021
2023KES 1,550,000 – KES 4,250,000KES 3,250,000 – KES 8,600,000+KES 900,000
2022KES 1,350,000 – KES 3,650,000KES 2,800,000 – KES 7,400,000+KES 450,000
2021KES 1,100,000 – KES 3,050,000KES 2,350,000 – KES 6,200,000–
2020KES 1,000,000 – KES 2,750,000KES 2,150,000 – KES 5,600,000−KES 200,000
2019KES 910,000 – KES 2,450,000KES 1,900,000 – KES 4,950,000−KES 450,000

BMW 5 Series 2021 questions

How much is a 2021 BMW 5 Series in Kenya?

No 2021 BMW 5 Series is listed on Cada right now. Imported from Japan, the estimate is KES 2,350,000 – KES 6,200,000 with KRA taxes, port, clearing and registration (based on KRA's values; the car's own price and shipping differ).

What is the import duty on a 2021 BMW 5 Series?

KRA values a 2021 BMW 5 Series at its CRSP value less 50% depreciation for a 5-year-old car, then charges import duty, excise duty, VAT, IDF and RDL on that value: about KES 1,100,000 – KES 3,050,000 in total, depending on the version. The final KRA assessment may differ.

Can a 2021 BMW 5 Series be imported into Kenya?

Yes. Kenya admits cars first registered within 8 years, so a 2021 BMW 5 Series can land up to the end of 2028. Cada can import one for you.

What engine and fuel does a 2021 BMW 5 Series have?

KRA lists 3 versions of the BMW 5 Series with 2,000 cc, 3,000 cc engines (petrol). Which of them were built in 2021 depends on the car; a 2021 BMW 5 Series's export certificate and chassis number confirm it.