BUL 5S private number plate
A suffix private plate in the three letters followed by one number, one letter format with spotted history recorded on Plate Circle.
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Sales history
- 3 Jun 2009DVLA Auction£1,200Hammer priceEstimated total paid by the buyer, including fees: £1,516
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About private number plate BUL 5S
The registration BUL 5S is a five-character suffix-style plate, featuring three letters followed by one number and a final letter. Its layout presents as BUL then 5S, offering a clean appearance.
The most compelling reading for BUL 5S comes from the number 5 visually substituting for the letter S, allowing the plate to be read as 'BULLS'. This strong word reading directly evokes the plural of 'bull', which may appeal to those with a connection to the animal, or perhaps a sports team or business using the term. The clear substitution of 5 for S is a powerful visual feature, creating an easily recognisable word from a standard registration format.
The plate features the initials BUL, which fall into the niche/low demand category, suggesting a more focused audience, while the final S could represent a surname initial. The single digit 5 is positioned within the number sequence, which helps to create the visual word reading. The suffix format, with its character structure, allows for such creative interpretations.
The suffix system ran from 1963 to 1983. Registrations with the 'S' suffix were issued between August 1977 and July 1978. This specific registration, BUL 5S, was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2009. It sold for £1,200 (hammer price). With auction fees, the estimated total paid by the buyer was £1,516.
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- Is BUL 5S for sale?
- Not currently. BUL 5S previously sold for £1,516 (see Sales history above). Follow to be notified if a listing is added.
- What type of plate is BUL 5S?
- BUL 5S is a suffix private number plate with a format of three letters followed by one number, one letter.
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