851 M private number plate
Sold-price history for 851 M, verified auction and sale records collected by Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 26 Oct 2021DVLA Auction£13,200Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £16,949
Plate history
This plate's journey, as recorded by DVLA, DVSA, and the Plate Circle community.
- Likely on retentionto now · no vehicle on the MOT records
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 851 M
The dateless registration 851 M presents a short, four-character format with three numbers followed by a single letter. This layout provides a clean aesthetic, and its concise nature often appeals to those seeking a distinct identifier.
The single letter 'M' at the end offers strong initials appeal, particularly for individuals with that initial. For motoring enthusiasts, the 1M combination within the registration directly mirrors the iconic BMW 1M.
While the dateless format itself is associated with registrations first issued from 1903 onwards, this specific registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2021. It sold for £13,200 (hammer price).
With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £16,949. The M character used in registrations like 851 M originally denoted an issuing area in Cheshire.
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- Is 851 M for sale?
- Not currently. 851 M previously sold for £16,949 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is 851 M?
- 851 M is a dateless private number plate with a format of three numbers followed by one letter.
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