BMW paint code A85
Neptunblau Metallic.
- Code
A85(also seen asWA85)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2007–2013 across BMW
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code A85
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 | 2007–2013 | Neptunblau Metallic |
| BMW 5er GT | 2009–2013 ≈ | Neptunblau Metallic |
| BMW 5er Touring | 2007–2013 | Neptunblau Metallic |
| BMW 7 Series | 2007–2013 | Neptunblau Metallic |
| BMW Lsc | 2007–2013 ? | Neptunblau 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 A85 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 Neptunblau Metallic
Ask for BMW A85 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WA85).
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.