BMW S493A — Storage package
Extra cubbies, nets, hooks and 12V sockets around the cabin.
Quick answer
S493A is BMW's factory option code for storage package. Extra cubbies, nets, hooks and 12V sockets around the cabin.
Should you care about Storage package?
A handy family and practicality option with no reliability concern.
How to tell if a BMW has S493A
- Look for
S493Aor just493on the original build sheet or window sticker. - Check the options list in the AutoTrader, eBay or dealer listing.
- Decode it from the VIN with our free BMW VIN decoder, then confirm the fitted codes in a full report.
- Where relevant, verify it physically on the car during the viewing, as described above.
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What does BMW option code S493A mean?
Extra cubbies, nets, hooks and 12V sockets around the cabin. It sits in the comfort & convenience group of BMW's factory options.
Is Storage package worth having on a used BMW?
A handy family and practicality option with no reliability concern.
How do I check if a BMW has S493A?
Look for S493A (or just 493) on the car's build sheet or in the listing's options, or decode it from the VIN. You can enter the VIN and option codes into a Bimmer.AI report to see the full decoded factory spec alongside the MOT history and known faults.