BMW paint code 305
Petrol Metallic.
- Code
305(also seen as490,533,FE68-603X)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Black
- Years
- 1993–2024
- Models
- 5
- Screen colour
#06151Bapproximate
BMW models with paint code 305
| Model | Years | Colour name |
|---|---|---|
| BMW 3 Series | 1993–2024 | Petrol Metallic |
| BMW 5 Series | 1993–2024 | Petrol Metallic |
| BMW 7 Series | 1993–2024 | Petrol Metallic |
| BMW 8 Series | 1993–2024 | Petrol Metallic |
| BMW M4 Competition | 1993–2024 | Petrol Metallic |
Where to find code 305 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 Petrol Metallic
Ask for BMW 305 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 490, 533, FE68-603X).
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.