Thought I'd just share this weird experience with you guys.

Bought E60 Sept 2003, no plate starts BJ. Dealer phones days later to say there had been a mistake and the plate should begin BG. So I go and have them changed.

Bought E60 March 05, no plate ends OFG. Dealer phones today to say theres been a mistake and the plate should end in OFJ.

How strange is that?????

I got my J back in the end

 

Dealer doesnt seem to know how to read the registration numbers on the papers properly

 

Does the dealer make the plates in GB?!

 

Please explain the system to those of us who don't have a clue. I've seen number plate designations selling for quite a lot of money in the UK papers.
- how does the sytem work?
- why does it make a difference what your plate number is?
- is this the closest you can come to vanity (pick your own) plates or what???

 

DXXXi,

In the UK you get a registration no (License plate) for the life of the car or you can buy a cherished plate (private plate) that you transfer from one car to another at your expense. In my case they made a mistake with the same two letters on two separate cars, 18mths apart! A bit of a coincidence if you ask me.

In your country do get a different licence plate each year?

Cheers

Merv

 

Thanks. I am not sure about all of Canada (auto registration is Provincial jurisdiction) but in B.C. at least the plate stays with the owner. When you buy a new car, your plates are transfered.