8 BWS private number plate
Sold-price history for 8 BWS, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 25 Feb 2015DVLA Auction£1,600Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £2,074
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- On a grey Bmw X3 Xdrive20d M Sport Mhev Autoto now
Based on daily checks of DVSA MOT records since 13 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 8 BWS
The dateless UK private registration 8 BWS presents a clean, four-character format, with its single digit followed by three letters. This one number followed by three letters configuration, originally issued in the dateless era, has a timeless appeal. The registration presents the initials BWS, which may interest individuals seeking a personal connection through their initials. The number 8 stands as a low, standalone number, contributing to the plate's concise structure.
Established in the dateless period broadly between 1953 and 1963, 8 BWS hails from Edinburgh, Scotland. Dateless registrations from this era, particularly those with a numbers-first format like this one, carry a significant historical presence. The format’s brevity and the absence of a year identifier lend it a classic and uncluttered appearance on any vehicle.
The registration achieved a hammer price of £1,600 at a DVLA auction on 25 February 2015, with an estimated buyer total of £2,074. Such sales highlight the enduring market interest in dateless registrations, particularly those with straightforward structures.
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- Is 8 BWS for sale?
- Not currently. 8 BWS previously sold for £2,074 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 8 BWS?
- 8 BWS is a dateless private number plate with a format of one number followed by three letters.
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