BA 12

What's included with your purchase

Plate Details

BA 12 is a dateless registration — one of the most desirable formats in the UK personalised plate market. Dateless plates carry no year identifier, which means they can be transferred to a vehicle of any age with no restriction. This flexibility, combined with their short format and limited availability, makes dateless plates among the most sought-after on the market.

Registration History

These initials were originally issued in December 1903 and continued to be issued through to June 1931. The original issuing office is Salford C.B.C..

Why buy from NewReg?

Frequently Asked Questions

• What could BA 12 represent? +
  Many people would see BA 12 as representing the name or word Barr or Bar. 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 BA 12 available to buy, and what does it cost? +
  BA 12 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 BA 12 from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of BA 12 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.
• Can I put BA 12 on any vehicle? +
  BA 12 is a dateless registration — it carries no year identifier. Under DVLA rules, dateless plates can be transferred to a vehicle of any age, making them one of the most flexible personalised number plates available.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on BA 12? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find BA 12 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 BA 12 mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, BA 12 is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Barr. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. BA 12 is a popular choice for anyone named Barr or with a personal or professional connection to that word.