Where is the BMW paint code located?

Every BMW carries a colour label printed on a sticker or plate on the body — most often inside the driver’s door jamb, under the hood or in the trunk area. Use the diagram below to find the exact spot on your vehicle.

BMW paint code label location diagram — The lettered markers show where the label can sit on this model — check each spot in turn.

What a BMW colour label looks like

Here are real BMW colour labels. Tap any image to zoom in and compare it with the label on your own car — your paint code is the short combination of letters and numbers printed on it.

How to read your BMW colour code

A BMW paint code is a short combination of letters and/or numbers that identifies your car’s exact factory colour. Once you spot it on the label, match it to the right kit. Popular BMW codes include:

475Blacksapphire Perlcolor
A96Mineralweiss Perleffekt
B39Mineralgrau Metallic
416Carbonschwarz Metallic
A83Glaciersilber II Metallic
F04Alpinweiss Matt

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