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      11-15-2019, 06:37 AM   #1
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530e - Trailer Hitch - Experience and CoC

Hi all,

I'm thinking buying a 2d hand 530e and wanted to know if it is possible to install a trailer hitch (to use a bike rack).

Is the certificate of conformity allows? (I think point 16 or 17 on the CoC a weight in kg must be indicated)?

Has anyone experience with trailer hitch on 530e?

I see that equipments are available
https://www.ahk-preisbrecher.de/Anha...al::76297.html
https://www.autodoc.be/westfalia/12806957

Also I saw that as from 11/2019 530e can be factory equipped with a trailer hitch (option 3AC)

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      11-15-2019, 07:12 AM   #2
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Saw this the other day. One person got their 530e installed and posted a photo review on the page too. Looks quite neat and tidy.

https://stealthhitches.com/products/...odel-year-2017
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      11-16-2019, 05:10 PM   #3
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I have a stealth hitch on my X4. They are great if you don't need to use often. Completely invisible when not in use but takes more effort than a standard hitch.
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      01-03-2020, 02:52 PM   #4
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At least in Denmark a trailer hitch on 530e is not approved, hence you can install the hitch but you are not allowed to pull a trailer or caravan. If you only use the trailer hitch for a bike cycle rack or luggage rack, no approval is needed so for this purpose it should be OK.

It is my understanding that BMW will not file for approval of a trailer hitch on 530e due to the potential damage to the electrical drive train if you pull a heavy trailer.
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