10048
Avusblau
BMW paint code 10048
Avusblau.
- Code
10048- Finish
- Solid
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 1991–2001 across BMW
- Models
- 8
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code 10048
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 | 1991–2001 | Avusblau |
| BMW 3er Compact | 1994–2001 | Avusblau |
| BMW 5er Touring | 1991–2001 | Avusblau |
| BMW Lsc | 1991–2001 ? | Avusblau |
| BMW M5 | 1991–2001 | Avusblau |
| BMW M6 | 1991–2001 | Avusblau |
| BMW X5 | 1999–2001 | Avusblau |
| BMW Z Series | 1991–2001 ? | Avusblau |
6 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)
- BMW Z4 Coupe (built 2002–2008)
- BMW Z4 Roadster (built 2002–2008)
Where to find code 10048 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 Avusblau
Ask for BMW 10048 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.