5 BU Number Plate
The known history of 5BU, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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5 BU (5BU) — Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as 5BU. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 5 BU.
On Vehicle
Currently on a 2020 Grey Volvo Xc60 Inscription T8 Phev Awd A
Sold
This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in July 1996.
It sold for a hammer price of £2,400 and a total of £3,102 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £6,380 in today's money.
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What is 5 BU worth?
The value of 5 BU is influenced by its rare 1x2 dateless format, the relevance and popularity of the letters BU and prices achieved by comparable registrations.
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