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1987–1991 · Petrol · 1990 cc

BMW 3 Series E30 320i: motor tax, specs and NCT

We don't yet have confirmed figures to work out motor tax on the BMW 3 Series E30 320i.

Motor tax by year of first registration

RegisteredBandCO2Per year6 months3 months
1990Vintage—€56——
1991Vintage—€56——

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
All of these cars are 30+ years old, so they can be taxed in the vintage class at €56 a year.
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
1987–1991
Body
Saloon, 4 doors
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
1,990 cc
Power
129 bhp
Torque
164 Nm
Gearbox
Manual or auto
Drive
RWD
0–62 mph
10.5 s
Top speed
124 mph
Seats
5
Weight
1,160 kg

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Other BMW 3 Series E30 versions

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.