BMW Cars for Export from China - Prices & Models 2026
China is BMW's largest single market, and BMW Brilliance builds long-wheelbase versions of the 3 Series, 5 Series and X5 that are sold nowhere else. Those Li models offer noticeably more rear legroom than the global cars — a strong selling point for chauffeur and executive fleets abroad.
We export used China-market BMW sedans, SUVs and the iX3 electric SUV, each with a 100-point inspection, verified mileage, accident and flood history, and USD FOB pricing to your destination port.
Chinese luxury-car depreciation is steep: a three-year-old 530Li typically leaves China at a fraction of its original price, which is why premium German metal from China is competitive against the same models sourced from Europe or the Gulf.
Long-wheelbase Li models
China-exclusive 325Li, 530Li and X5 Li offer extra rear legroom for executive use.
Steep depreciation
Three-to-five-year-old premium units leave China well below European market prices.
Full history disclosure
Accident, flood and fire checks plus service-record verification on every unit.
BMW models on sale — FOB price guide 2026
| Model | Year | FOB price (USD) | Body type | Powertrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X1 | 2019-2025 | $16,000 - $30,000 | Compact SUV | Petrol 1.5T / 2.0T |
| BMW 3 Series Li | 2019-2025 | $18,000 - $36,000 | Sedan | Petrol 2.0T |
| BMW X3 / X3 Li | 2019-2025 | $24,000 - $45,000 | SUV | Petrol 2.0T / 3.0T |
| BMW 5 Series Li | 2019-2025 | $26,000 - $52,000 | Sedan | Petrol 2.0T / 3.0T |
| BMW iX3 | 2021-2025 | $25,000 - $40,000 | SUV | Electric |
| BMW X5 Li | 2022-2025 | $52,000 - $85,000 | Full-size SUV | Petrol 2.0T / 3.0T |
Reference FOB prices at Chinese ports — actual rates are confirmed by quotation.
Models available for export
BMW 3 Series Li (325Li/330Li)
Long-wheelbase executive sedan, the highest-volume BMW export from China.
BMW 5 Series Li (530Li/540Li)
Flagship chauffeur sedan with extended rear cabin.
BMW X1
Compact premium SUV, lowest entry price into the brand.
BMW X3 / X3 Li
Mid-size SUV built in Shenyang, strong demand in the GCC and Central Asia.
BMW X5 Li
China-built long-wheelbase full-size SUV, 2.0T and 3.0T.
BMW iX3
Electric X3 built in China with an 80 kWh pack and GB/T charging.
Export compliance
Right-hand drive
BMW Brilliance produces left-hand drive only. RHD BMWs must be sourced outside China — tell us your market early and we will confirm before you place a deposit.
Charging & fuel standard
The iX3 and plug-in hybrids use GB/T AC and DC charging; a GB/T-to-CCS2 adapter is required for Europe and much of the GCC. Petrol models need 95 RON for best results.
Main export markets
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Russia-adjacent Central Asia, UAE, Iraq, Libya, Egypt and Latin America.
Frequently asked questions
Why buy a BMW from China instead of Europe or Japan?
Chinese luxury cars depreciate faster and the long-wheelbase Li versions are exclusive to China. A three-to-five-year-old 530Li or X3 typically leaves China at a lower FOB than an equivalent European unit, while still carrying full BMW build quality.
Do China-market BMWs work with European fuel and diagnostics?
Yes. The engines are the same global units and standard OBD diagnostics apply, so any BMW workshop can service them. Petrol models prefer 95 RON. The infotainment can usually be switched to English before shipping.
Is right-hand drive available?
Not from Chinese production — BMW Brilliance builds LHD only. If your country requires RHD we will say so before you commit and propose an alternative sourcing route.