The three lines are commonly interpreted as representing a propeller, referencing the company's origins as an aircraft engine manufacturer. However, the official explanation from BMW is that the logo represents the company's "ambition to conquer the skies" and the colors are taken from the Bavarian flag.
Even though it doesn't directly depict a road, the three lines can be perceived as an abstract representation of movement and progress, which aligns with the concept of a road.
