MINI paint code location
Where is the paint code on a MINI?
On most MINIs it's under the bonnet. Check the places in the order shown — it varies a little by model and age.
- 1Under the bonnet
- 2Driver’s door frame (B-pillar)
Where to look
- Under the bonnet, on the inner wing
- On the door pillar on some models
What the code looks like
Three characters followed by the colour name.
Don't mistake the VIN (17 characters) or the trim code for it: the paint code is the short one.
Can't find it? Look it up by reg
We identify the MINI and show its colour and paint codes.
MINI paint code questions
Where is the paint code on a MINI?
Under the bonnet, on the inner wing. If it isn’t there: on the door pillar on some models.
What does a MINI paint code look like?
Three characters followed by the colour name.
Is the MINI paint code on the V5C?
No — the logbook only gives a colour family such as “grey”. The factory code is on the label on the car, or you can look it up from the registration.
The label is missing or unreadable — now what?
Labels peel off and fade, especially on older cars or after a repair. Enter the registration above and we’ll find the MINI’s colour and its likely paint codes.