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2012–2019 · Diesel · 1995 cc

BMW 3 Series F30 320d: motor tax, specs and NCT

Motor tax on a BMW 3 Series F30 320d in Ireland is €200–€270 a year, depending on the year it was first registered.

Motor tax by year of first registration

RegisteredBandCO2Per year6 months3 months
2012A4 (A3–B2)
CO2
120 g/km
109–135
€200
€190–€280 depending on version
€111€57
2013A4 (A3–B2)
CO2
120 g/km
109–135
€200
€190–€280 depending on version
€111€57
2014A4 (A3–B2)
CO2
120 g/km
109–135
€200
€190–€280 depending on version
€111€57
2015B1 (A3–B2)
CO2
123 g/km
109–133
€270
€190–€280 depending on version
€150€76
2016A4 (A3–B2)
CO2
116 g/km
102–133
€200
€190–€280 depending on version
€111€57
2017A4 (A3–B2)
CO2
116 g/km
102–133
€200
€190–€280 depending on version
€111€57
2018A4 (A3–B2)
CO2
116 g/km
102–133
€200
€190–€280 depending on version
€111€57
2019A4 (A3–B2)
CO2
116 g/km
102–133
€200
€190–€280 depending on version
€111€57

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
The earliest cars turn 30 in 2042. From then they can be taxed in the vintage class at €56 a year.
NCT
NCT every year: a 2012 car is about 14 years old, and cars over 10 are tested annually. (for the oldest cars; newer ones may be on a different schedule)

Specification

Years
2012–2019
Body
Saloon, 4 doors
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
1,995 cc
Power
184 bhp
Torque
380 Nm
Gearbox
Manual or auto
Drive
RWD
0–62 mph
7.5 s
Top speed
146 mph
CO2 (NEDC)
120 g/km
Seats
5
Weight
1,495 kg

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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.