BMW paint code B51
San Marino Blau Metallic.
- Code
B51(also seen asN2X,WB51)- Finish
- Metallic
- Colour family
- Blue
- Code in use
- 2012–2022 across BMW
- Models
- 3
- Screen colour
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BMW models with paint code B51
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 6 Series | 2012–2022 | San Marino Blau Metallic |
| BMW M4 Cs | 2014–2022 ≈ | San Marino Blau Metallic |
| BMW M6 | 2012–2019 | San Marino Blau Metallic |
Where to find code B51 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 San Marino Blau Metallic
Ask for BMW B51 and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as N2X, WB51).
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.