BMW option codes: the SA code list
Every BMW leaves the factory with a list of 89 SA codes (Sonderausstattung) describing its exact build, option by option. Here are the most common codes with their equipment. Instant search, free, no sign-up.
Understanding the notation: 0337, S337A, P330A, L801A
The same equipment is written in different ways depending on the document. The short form 0337 and the long form S337A mean exactly the same option. The leading letter tells you what kind of code it is:
- S for Sonderausstattung: an optional item of equipment (e.g. S494A, seat heating).
- P for Paket: a package bundling several options (e.g. P330A, Sport package).
- L for Länderausführung: the country version, which sets type approval and on-board language (e.g. L801A, Germany/Austria).
Some codes match no visible equipment: they are production instructions (badge deletion, market specification) or control-unit parameters. Seeing them in a build is normal.
89 of 89 codes shown.
Packages & lines
- 0337M Sport package
- 0715M Aerodynamics package
- 0710M leather sports steering wheel
- 0704M Sport suspension
- 0ZMPM Sport Pro package
- 0493Storage compartment package
- 0563Light package
- 0441Smoker package
Seats & interior
- 0481Sports seats
- 0488Adjustable lumbar support
- 0494Front seat heating
- 0459Electric seat adjustment with memory
- 0473Front centre armrest
- 0465Folding rear seat / ski hatch
- 04URAmbient lighting
- 0775Anthracite headlining
- 0423Velour floor mats
- 04NBDakota leather upholstery
- 04AWVernasca leather upholstery
- 04MACloth / Sensatec upholstery
Lighting
- 0522Xenon headlights
- 0524Adaptive cornering headlights
- 0552Adaptive LED headlights
- 05ACHigh-beam assistant
- 05A1LED fog lights
- 0500Front fog lights
- 08THBMW Laserlight
Multimedia & navigation
- 0609Navigation system Professional
- 0606Navigation system Business
- 0610Head-Up Display
- 0654DAB tuner
- 0672HiFi sound system
- 0674Harman Kardon HiFi system
- 06ACIntelligent emergency call
- 0650CD player / changer
- 0601TV function
- 06AKConnectedDrive Services
- 06NWApple CarPlay preparation
- 06AETeleservices
- 06U3Extended instrument display
Driver assistance
- 0508Park Distance Control (PDC)
- 0544Cruise control
- 05DMActive Cruise Control (ACC)
- 05AZReversing camera
- 05DNDriving Assistant
- 05ASLane departure warning
- 0521Rain sensor
- 05DLBlind spot detection
- 05AUSurround View 360°
Comfort & access
- 0534Automatic air conditioning
- 0530Manual air conditioning
- 0540Cruise control (Tempomat)
- 0322Comfort Access
- 0323Soft-close doors
- 0302Alarm system
- 0430Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors
- 0431Auto-dimming interior mirror
- 0316Automatic tailgate operation
- 0319Hands-free tailgate opening
- 0248Heated steering wheel
- 0249Multifunction steering wheel
- 0428Warning triangle and first-aid kit
Chassis & drivetrain
- 02TEAutomatic transmission with shift paddles
- 0205Automatic transmission
- 0223Dynamic Damping Control
- 031AxDrive all-wheel drive
- 0258Runflat tyres
- 02VFAlloy wheels (variant depends on model)
- 01CAVariable sport steering
- 0215Speed-sensitive power steering (Servotronic)
- 0203All-wheel drive
- 0210Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- 0200Diesel particulate filter
- 0300Space-saver spare wheel
Body & glazing
- 0403Electric glass sunroof
- 0402Electric panoramic glass roof
- 0400Manually operated sunroof
- 0420Sun protection glazing
- 0410Electric rear sunblind
- 0416Rear side window sunblinds
- 03AGTrailer tow hitch
- 0925Metallic paint
- 0490Privacy glass (dark tinted rear windows)
Miscellaneous & market
- 0851Language version (vehicle language)
- 0548Speedometer in km/h
- 0698European navigation map data
- 0612BMW Assist
- 0801Country version / national type approval
- 0879On-board documentation in local language
Looking for the codes of a specific car?
This table is a general reference. To get the real option list of a vehicle, with its original paint and upholstery, decode its chassis number. Basic decoding is free.
Decode a VINFrequently asked questions
What is a BMW option code (SA code)?
An SA code (Sonderausstattung, "special equipment") is a 3 or 4 character identifier for an option fitted at the factory. Every car leaves the plant with a list of SA codes describing its exact configuration: M Sport package, heated seats, navigation and so on.
Where do I find my BMW's option codes?
They used to appear on a sticker in the boot, under the carpet or near the spare wheel, and in the service booklet. On recent models that sticker is often gone, so decoding the VIN is the most reliable way to get the full list.
Is this list valid for every model?
SA codes are shared across the range, but the exact wording of a code can vary by model, model year and market. This table covers the most common codes. For a specific vehicle, only decoding its VIN is authoritative.
Does an option code prove the equipment is original?
Yes. SA codes describe the car as it left the factory. That is how you check whether an M Sport package, a sunroof or leather upholstery advertised in a listing were genuinely fitted from new rather than added later.
Table provided for guidance. The wording of a code can vary by model, model year and market. BimDecode is an independent service, not affiliated with BMW AG.