YF38
Apricot Matte
BMW paint code YF38
Apricot Matte.
- Code
YF38- Finish
- Matte
- Colour family
- Red
- Code in use
- 1998–2018 across BMW
- Models
- 11
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code YF38
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 | 2004–2018 | Apricot Matte |
| BMW 3 Series | 1998–2018 | Apricot Matte |
| BMW 3er Compact | 1998–2004 | Apricot Matte |
| BMW 5er Touring | 1998–2018 | Apricot Matte |
| BMW Lsc | 1998–2018 ? | Apricot Matte |
| BMW M5 | 1998–2018 | Apricot Matte |
| BMW M6 | 1998–2018 | Apricot Matte |
| BMW X5 | 1999–2018 | Apricot Matte |
| BMW Z Series | 1998–2018 ? | Apricot Matte |
| BMW Z4 Coupe | 2002–2008 | Apricot Matte |
| BMW Z4 Roadster | 2002–2008 ≈ | Apricot Matte |
3 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years
- BMW 5 Series (built 2023–present)
- BMW 5er Limousine (built 2023–present)
- BMW Isetta (built 1953–1956)
Where to find code YF38 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 Apricot Matte
Ask for BMW YF38 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.