BMW E39 paint codes, OEM color options

Below are the BMW E39 paint codes and color options for mostly US Spec models and some Euro Spec models. These listed E39 paint codes are for standard production models and does NOT include special order paint colors through the BMW Individual Program. Many of the unique E39 colors such as Dakar Yellow were not a standard production color but still offered through special orders. Not all colors were available in all markets. The below colors were extracted from official BMW printed dealership brochures. Note, the E39 M5 had additional paint options available, many unique to the E39 M5. See the link below for the paint color offerings for the M5.

The BMW E39 5 series was BMW's fourth generation 5 series model. Production ran from 1995 through 2004. The sedan launched in 1996 and ended production in 2003 while the Touring version started production in 1996 and ended in 2004. It is believed 1,488,038 units were manufactured world wide. Of these produced, 266,209 were the Touring version..

The BMW E39 was mainly manufactured at the Dingolfing factory in Germany however, assembly of complete knock down kits were completed in Mexico, Indonesia and Russia.

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