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Who makes BMW towbars

Hi. I have a 530D Sport and am having trouble getting a towbar fitted. BMW dealer wants =A31200+. A reputable aftermarket company has much experience fitting to 530D SE, but says their normal model will not fit the Sport (have confirmed this with another company).

I am looking to get a towbar from the BMW dealer spares dept and having my aftermarket man fit it. However, it is still expensive, and I am waiting to hear whether BMW will 'play ball'

Alternatively, does anyone know whether BMW's towbars are manufactured by BMW or by a third-party on their behalf? If so, do you know the name of the third party company, so I can approach them direct?

Regards Ron

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Ron
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Is it because of the different rear bumper?

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adder1969

have you tried

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adder1969

Yes. Especially, there are no cut markings on the bumper or template available

Rgds Ron

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Ron

Thx. Looked at them. Could not see anything specifically for an 02 Sports Tourer long-neck detachable.

They do Witter, Bosal & Brink, which definitely do not produce a suitable bar. Not sure about Westfalia and Eurobar. He also mentioned a gdw, which is not on towequipe but are on

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Do you know whether any of these make the towbar for BMW?

I should have said that our (newly bought) car has lots of M label plates - It is definitely not an M car, but I think the original owner specified M body mouldings. Not sure whether that affects the bumper.

Thks Rgds Ron

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Ron

Ron, A quick search at

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"towbar" throws up some 530d folks who have self installed towbars"towequipe" and "Westfalia" are mentioned. Not sure about your bumpertype. Search here or post a question and I'm sure you'll get plenty more help.

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AGH!

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