BMW Paint Code Lookup — Find Your Original Colour by VIN

Enter your 17-digit BMW VIN into BMV.vin to instantly retrieve your factory paint code. The code is also found on the vehicle identification label inside the driver's door jamb.

BMW paint codes are typically 3 characters (e.g., 300, 475, A96). Some Individual and special colours use longer codes. The code is always paired with a colour name.

The paint code label is on the driver's door jamb sticker (look for 'Farbe' or 'Paint'). It is also accessible via your VIN through BMV.vin.

Yes. Your BMW paint code is the definitive reference for ordering factory-matched touch-up paint, aerosol cans, or requesting a body shop to spray-match your colour.

BMW Individual is a personalisation programme offering unique and non-standard colours. Individual colours have their own codes and are more expensive to replicate.

Some vehicles — particularly older models or very recent builds — may not have paint data in our system. The paint code is always on the door jamb sticker as a backup.

BMW uses the same paint code system across all models. Colour 475 (Black Sapphire Metallic) is the same shade whether it is on a 3 Series or an X5.

Metallic paint contains metal flakes for a shimmering effect and is harder to match precisely. Solid paint has no metallic flakes and is generally easier to touch up.