BMW 17L

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Plate Details

BMW 17L is a suffix-style registration. The suffix letter L at the end of the plate identifies it as a 1972 registration. Suffix plates were the standard UK format from 1963 to 1983. Under DVLA rules, BMW 17L can be assigned to any vehicle first registered in 1972 or earlier. Suffix plates with strong initials or short numbers are among the most collectable formats available.

Registration History

BMW 17L was first made available in 1972. The original issuing office for this combination is Wiltshire C.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could BMW 17L represent? +
  Many people would see BMW 17L as representing the name or word Wall, Wwal or Wal. As with all personalised number plates, the registration has no official meaning — it is a combination of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA that buyers choose for its personal significance.
• Is BMW 17L available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  BMW 17L is not currently listed for sale on NewReg. We can investigate availability on your behalf — use the Register Interest button and our team will research the plate and contact you with pricing. NewReg has been sourcing personalised number plates since 1991.
• What is included when I buy BMW 17L from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of BMW 17L from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1991.
• When was BMW 17L first issued? +
  BMW 17L was first made available in 1972.
• Can I put BMW 17L on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. BMW 17L can be assigned to a vehicle first registered in 1972 or earlier — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered after that date.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on BMW 17L? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find BMW 17L advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/
• What does BMW 17L mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, BMW 17L is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Wall. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. BMW 17L is a popular choice for anyone named Wall or with a personal or professional connection to that word.