BMW M3 Road Tax
Recorded 12-month tax figures for the BMW M3 by variant and year. For variants built in 2025, the average recorded figure is £195. That comes from the specification record. It is not necessarily the amount payable now.




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Road tax by variant and year
| Model Description | Year | Annual Tax | Tax Band | CO2 | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 Competition M xDrive Auto | 2025 | £195/year | N/A | 228 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition Edition Auto | 2024 | £195/year | N/A | 223 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Auto | 2023 | N/A | N/A | 232 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition Edition Auto | 2022 | £195/year | N/A | 223 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition Edition M xDrive Auto | 2022 | £195/year | N/A | 229 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition M xDrive Auto | 2022 | £195/year | N/A | 231 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition Edition Auto | 2021 | £195/year | N/A | 224 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition Edition M xDrive Auto | 2021 | £195/year | N/A | 230 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition Edition Package Semi-Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 194 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 CS Semi-Auto | 2018 | £195/year | N/A | 198 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition Edition Package Semi-Auto | 2017 | £195/year | N/A | 194 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Competition Edition Package Semi-Auto | 2016 | £395/year | J | 194 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Semi-Auto | 2015 | £395/year | J | 194 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Semi-Auto | 2014 | £395/year | J | 194 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Limited Edition 500 Semi-Auto | 2013 | £760/year | M | 263 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Semi-Auto | 2013 | £760/year | M | 269 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Limited Edition 500 Semi-Auto | 2012 | £760/year | M | 263 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Semi-Auto | 2012 | £760/year | M | 263 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Semi-Auto | 2011 | £760/year | M | 263 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Semi-Auto | 2009 | £760/year | M | 285 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 | 2008 | £760/year | M | 295 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 | 2007 | £760/year | M | 295 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 CS | 2005 | £430/year | K | 323 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 CSL | 2004 | £430/year | K | 287 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 | 2004 | £430/year | K | 287 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 | 2003 | £430/year | K | 292 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 | 2001 | £430/year | K | 287 g/km | Petrol |
| M3 Evolution | 1999 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| M3 Coupe | 1998 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| M3 I | 1992 | £360/year | N/A | N/A | Petrol |
| M3 | 1989 | £195/year | N/A | 295 g/km | Petrol |
BMW M3 road tax questions
What 12-month tax figures are recorded for a BMW M3?
Recorded 12-month tax for the BMW M3 spans £195–£760. That span uses the specification record for every eligible variant, not a live DVLA bill, and not only the rows on this page.
How many BMW M3 variants are listed?
The table lists 31 recorded variants, split across pages of 50 where there are more than 50.
Which M3 years are included?
These road tax records cover 1989–2025.
What is the average recorded BMW M3 tax figure for 2025 variants?
The average recorded 12-month figure for variants built in 2025 is £195. It comes from the specification record. Older and newer years can differ, and it is not necessarily the amount payable now.
Do all M3 variants have the same recorded tax figure?
No. These specification records include 5 different annual amounts, from £195 to £760. They are not a quote of the current DVLA bill.
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