898
Schwarzsilber Metallic Matte
BMW paint code 898
Schwarzsilber Metallic Matte.
- Code
898- Finish
- Matte
- Colour family
- Grey
- Code in use
- 2003–2020 across BMW
- Models
- 3
- Screen colour
#666768approximate
BMW models with paint code 898
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 | 2003–2020 | Schwarzsilber Metallic Matte |
| BMW 3er Compact | 2003–2004 | Schwarzsilber Metallic Matte |
| BMW X1 | 2009–2020 | Schwarzsilber Metallic Matte |
Where to find code 898 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 Schwarzsilber Metallic Matte
Ask for BMW 898 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants.
This is a matte or low-gloss variant: use a matte clear coat, never a gloss one, and expect to repaint a whole panel rather than polish a spot.
Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.