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Luxury SUV priced like a motorhome: BMW dealer accuses state of creating loophole

26.06.2026 20:01 1 min 1 source РУС
Delfi RUS RUS
Luxury SUV priced like a motorhome: BMW dealer accuses state of creating loophole
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In Estonia, car dealer Upcar listed a BMW X7 registered with the Transport Department as a 'motorhome' (camper). This classification allows bypassing the higher car tax that took effect in 2025. The dealer claims the loophole was created by the state.

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Luxury SUV priced like a motorhome: BMW dealer accuses state of creating loophole

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SUV owners in Estonia are re-registering their vehicles as motorhomes to avoid high registration fees under the Motor Vehicle Tax Act effective January 2025. The law exempts motorhomes from weight-based fee calculations. For instance, registering a BMW X7 as a motorhome reduces the fee from €6,000 to €2,400. The Transport Administration says it cannot intervene if EU requirements are met, while former Finance Minister Mart Võrklaev calls for regulatory changes.

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