CarPaintCode
A53 Platinbronze Metallic

BMW paint code A53

Platinbronze Metallic.

Code
A53 (also seen as WA53)
Finish
Metallic
Colour family
Grey
Code in use
2006–2017 across BMW
Models
10
Screen colour
#6D6A64 approximate

BMW models with paint code A53

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 3 Series2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 3er Cabrio2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 3er Coupe2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 3er Limousine2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 3er Touring2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 5er Touring2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW 7 Series2006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW X12009–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW X32006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
BMW X52006–2017Platinbronze Metallic
2 more models listed with this code, but outside their production years

Where to find code A53 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 Platinbronze Metallic

Ask for BMW A53 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as WA53).

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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