ROS 5 Number Plate
DVLA auction issue in December 1997 · Dateless 3×1
Explore the recorded history of ROS5, including previous vehicles, sales, historic adverts and photographs.
ROS 5 (ROS5) – Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as ROS5. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate ROS 5.
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Currently on a 2026 Purple BMW M2 Auto
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Sold
This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in December 1997.
It sold for a hammer price of £16,500 and a total of £21,406 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £43,209 in today's money.
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