5 BW Number Plate

The known history of 5BW, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.

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5 BW (5BW) – Number Plate History & Timeline

Also written as 5BW. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 5 BW.

On Vehicle

Currently on a 2015 Grey Rolls Royce Wraith

Sold

This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in October 1992.

It sold for a hammer price of £2,700 and a total of £3,570 including fees and taxes.

Accounting for inflation, that's £8,070 in today's money.

What is 5 BW worth?

The value of 5 BW is influenced by its rare 1x2 dateless format, the relevance and popularity of the letters BW and prices achieved by comparable registrations.

Similar Registrations Sold

PlateSold ForDate
2 BW£7,577Sep 1994
3 BW£5,121Dec 1993
7 BW£4,475Nov 1993
9 BW£4,992Apr 1993