CarPaintCode
B53 Sparkling Brown Metallic

BMW paint code B53

Sparkling Brown Metallic.

Code
B53 (also seen as WB53)
Finish
Metallic
Colour family
Black
Code in use
2012–2023 across BMW
Models
22
Screen colour
#1D1614 approximate

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BMW models with paint code B53

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.

ModelYearsColour name
BMW 1 Series2012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 1er 3 Door2012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 1er Sedan2012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 1er Touring2012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 2 Series2014–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 2er Active Tourer2014–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 2er Cabrio2014–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 2er Convertible2012–2023 ?Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 2er Coupe2014–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 2er GT2012–2023 ?Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 3 Series2012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 3er Cabrio2012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 3er Coupe2012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 3er GT2012–2023 ≈Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 3er Gran Turismo2012–2023 ?Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 4 Series2014–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW 4er Gran Coupe2014–2023 ≈Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW X12012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW X1 Sportstourer2012–2023 ?Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW X32012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW X42014–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
BMW X52012–2023Sparkling Brown Metallic
1 more model listed with this code, but outside their production years

Where to find code B53 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).

Full guide with diagram →

Touch-up paint for Sparkling Brown Metallic

Ask for BMW B53 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WB53).

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.

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