TEM 3 private number plate

The four-character dateless registration TEM 3 offers a distinctive format with its three-letter prefix followed by a single number. This layout is particularly appealing for its brevity and the clean aesthetic associated with early registration eras. The number 3 is a low digit, holding inherent appeal for collectors who favour smaller numbers within the dateless range, and its position at the end of the letters adds to its visual balance. This specific style of registration, with its combination of letters and a single number, is described as highly desirable in the market, being among the shortest and most sought-after historic formats.

TEM 3 has a connection to the performance marque BMW M. The registration directly mirrors designations within the BMW M Series, potentially appealing to enthusiasts of models such as the BMW M3. This offers a personalised touch for owners or admirers of these vehicles.

As a dateless registration, TEM 3 does not show a year identifier. It is classified as a cherished registration, a category typically encompassing dateless plates issued before 1963. The format of letters followed by numbers, such as this one, is strongly associated with the earliest periods of vehicle registration in the UK. The registration originated from Devon, within the South West England region.

This registration was released to the open market via DVLA auction in 2025. It sold for £16,384 (hammer price). Plate Circle brings together number plate history, value context, for sale listings, spotted records and verified sold price history where available.

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