10042
Meergruen
BMW paint code 10042
Meergruen.
- Code
10042- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Green
- Code in use
- 1996–2002 across BMW
- Models
- 10
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code 10042
Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 1996–2002 | Meergruen |
| BMW 3er Compact | 1996–2002 | Meergruen |
| BMW 5er Touring | 1996–2002 | Meergruen |
| BMW Lsc | 1996–2002 ? | Meergruen |
| BMW M5 | 1996–2002 | Meergruen |
| BMW M6 | 1996–2002 | Meergruen |
| BMW X5 | 1999–2002 | Meergruen |
| BMW Z Series | 1996–2002 ? | Meergruen |
| BMW Z4 Coupe | 2002 | Meergruen |
| BMW Z4 Roadster | 2002 ≈ | Meergruen |
4 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 1 Series (built 2004–present)
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
- BMW 5er Limousine (built 2023–present)
- BMW Isetta (built 1953–1956)
Where to find code 10042 on your BMW
Paint sticker under the bonnet or on the B-pillar. Three characters: digits on older cars (300 Alpine White, 475 Black Sapphire), letters and digits on newer ones (A96 Mineral White, C3Z).
Touch-up paint for Meergruen
Ask for BMW 10042 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
This is a solid colour, the easiest kind to match. Most cars from the 1990s on still have a clear coat over it.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.