1 BD private number plate
A dateless private plate in the one number followed by two letters format with spotted history recorded on Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 22 Dec 1993DVLA Auction£19,000Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £24,558
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a black Land Rover Defender Hard Top S D Mhev Ato now
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 12 Jul 2026. "Likely on retention" means no vehicle showed this plate; it could also be on a new, SORN or exempt vehicle. Not an official DVLA record.
About private number plate 1 BD
The registration 1 BD pairs the definitive number 1 with the initials BD. As the number 1, it represents the pinnacle registration for this letter combination and is significantly more sought after than plates with the same initials and a higher number, such as 2 BD or 99 BD.
With just three characters, the plate is exceptionally short and easy to read. Its simple format of one number followed by two letters gives it a clean and balanced appearance on a vehicle. As a dateless registration, 1 BD has the timeless look associated with historic UK number plates and does not show a year identifier.
This registration is likely to have strong appeal for an individual with the initials BD seeking the ultimate version of their personal mark. Source-backed records show that the 'BD' identifier was originally associated with issues in Northampton, adding a layer of regional history to the plate.
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- Is 1 BD for sale?
- Not currently. 1 BD previously sold for £24,558 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 1 BD?
- 1 BD is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by two letters.
- Can I follow 1 BD for updates?
- Yes. Use Follow This Plate above to be notified when new sightings, listings, sales history or community updates are added.
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