BMW paint codes

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Where to find the paint code on a BMW

BMW prints the paint code on a plate in the engine bay, usually on the left suspension strut tower, or on the driver's side door pillar. Codes are three or four characters, like 300 or C7X.

Plates get repainted, labels fade and codes get reused across decades. If you want certainty, the reg check reads the build records for your exact car.

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We hold 1,483 BMW factory colours. Search by code or name.

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Get the exact colour for your car

Codes repeat across years and shades sit close together. The reg check identifies the exact factory colour and OEM code for your BMW, plus photo, spec, MOT history, mileage, tax and valuation in one report.

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