Where was the BU55U number plate registered?

Vehicles with the BU55U prefix were first registered in Birmingham, West Midlands through official DVLA regional allocation tag BU.

What year was a BU55U registration plate released?

The BU55U series was issued during September 2005 to February 2006.

What is the MOT pass rate for BU55U vehicles?

Vehicles in the BU55U cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 60% based on 5 recorded DVSA inspections.

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BU55U Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Birmingham, West Midlands during September 2005 to February 2006 with registration prefix BU55U.

Area Office: Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands)
Release Period: September 2005 to February 2006
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 60%

Popular Makes

FORD 33.3% (1)

TOYOTA 33.3% (1)

VOLKSWAGEN 33.3% (1)

60%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 5 historical tests

Common Colors

Grey1 vehicles

Red1 vehicles

White1 vehicles

Active Plates in BU55U Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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BU55UDY

MOT Expired

TOYOTA C-HR DESIGN HEV CVT

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Red

First Used: Sep 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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BU55UTD

MOT Expired

FORD KUGA VIGNALE HEV CVT

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Aug 2023
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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BU55UZZ

MOT Valid

VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

2.0L · Diesel · White

First Used: Oct 2019
MOT Expiry: 21 Aug 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: White

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for BU55U Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

FORD Common Problems TOYOTA Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about BU55U Plates

Where was the BU55U number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with BU55U were assigned to the Birmingham covering Birmingham, West Midlands. The first two letters (BU) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is BU55U?

The BU55U age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between September 2005 to February 2006.

How can I check the MOT history of a BU55U vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.