BMW paint code 896
Bluewater Metallic.
- Code
896- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2001–2014 across BMW
- Models
- 14
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code 896
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 1 Series | 2004–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW 1er Cabrio | 2004–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW 1er Coupe | 2004–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW 3 Series | 2001–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW 3er Cabrio | 2001–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW 3er Coupe | 2001–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW 3er Limousine | 2001–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW 3er Touring | 2001–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW 5er Touring | 2001–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW 7 Series | 2001–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW M5 | 2001–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW X1 | 2009–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW X3 | 2003–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
| BMW X6 | 2007–2014 | Bluewater Metallic |
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
- BMW 5er Limousine (built 2023–present)
Where to find code 896 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 Bluewater Metallic
Ask for BMW 896 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.