1993–1998 · Diesel · 2497 cc
BMW 3 Series E36 325tds: motor tax, specs and NCT
Motor tax on a BMW 3 Series E36 325tds in Ireland is €1,080 a year.
Motor tax by year of first registration
| Registered | Band | CO2 | Per year | 6 months | 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Vintage | — | €56 | — | — |
| 1994 | Vintage | — | €56 | — | — |
| 1995 | Vintage | — | €56 | — | — |
| 1996 now 30+ years old | Vintage | — | €56 | — | — |
| 1996 until its 30th anniversary in 2026 | 2401-2500cc engine size | — | €1,080 | €599 | €305 |
| 1997 | 2401-2500cc engine size | — | €1,080 | €599 | €305 |
| 1998 | 2401-2500cc engine size | — | €1,080 | €599 | €305 |
Where a range is shown, official CO2 varies by body style, gearbox and economy version (for example BlueMotion or EfficientDynamics). The bold figure is the middle of that range.
Vintage tax and NCT
- Vintage tax
- Cars built up to 1996 already qualify for vintage tax (€56 a year). Later ones qualify on their 30th anniversary, the last in 2028.
- NCT
- NCT every 2 years: cars 30–39 years old qualify for the vintage concession if not used commercially. (for the oldest cars; newer ones may be on a different schedule)
Specification
- Years
- 1993–1998
- Body
- Saloon, 4 doors
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine
- 2,497 cc
- Power
- 143 bhp
- Torque
- 280 Nm
- Gearbox
- Manual or auto
- Drive
- RWD
- 0–62 mph
- 10.4 s
- Top speed
- 130 mph
- Seats
- 5
- Weight
- 1,350 kg
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Other BMW 3 Series E36 versions
- 316i 1991–1998
- 320i 1991–1998
- M3 3.0 1993–1995
- 318ti Compact 1994–2000
- 328i Sport Coupe 1995–1999
- M3 GT 1995–1995
- M3 Evolution 3.2 1996–1999
Motor tax rates: Department of Transport schedule (unchanged in Budgets 2025 and 2026), checked 2026-09. CO2: official UK type-approval figures from the Vehicle Certification Agency; Irish-market versions can differ slightly. Your car's exact CO2 and band are on its registration certificate, and motortax.ie shows the rate for a given registration. Pre-July 2008 cars are taxed on engine size; July 2008–2020 on NEDC CO2; 2021 on, on WLTP CO2.