X5 towbar fit x6?

[wolins]

I have a 60 plate x5 and im hoping to buy a x6 m50d

Is it as simple as swapping them over? Or is it not the same

Thanks

[Steamyrotter]

Very doubtful and prob not type approved..

[wolins]

why would it not be type approved? Its a genuine bmw factory fit tow bar thats on the x5 at the moment

[X5Sport]

No it won't fit.  Different part numbers, mounting requirements, hitch location, stress points.

Hitches are approved for a specific vehicle application so an X5 approved bar is approved for that vehicle only unless the manufacturer has sought approval across multiple vehicles.  Looking at Westphalia - who make the BMW version - they also use different numbers.

There are subtle but significant differences between the two cars.  Structurally the floor pan is the same, but a lot else isn't.