bull bar

[alziebob]

Hi, Anyone got bull bar fitted on there f25 x3?

[X5Sport]

Are there any legal (as in E-approved) versions offered in the UK? I know they aren’t banned but they do have to be approved and not compromise driver, passenger or pedestrians. The market may be too small? There used to be a version for the E53 but I can’t remember seeing any recent discussions about them in this forum. And I’m assuming you are in the UK which you may not be of course.

[alziebob]

Thanks for your info.

And yes I am in the UK. I saw an x3 (but couldn't make out which year it was) with one fitted so I'm presuming there must be a market out there.

I'll have to do some research as I quite like the idea of having one on mine.

[sapphireblack]

Not many loose roaming bulls in the UK afaik.

I think these were a simple fashion accessory that fell out of favour when it was realised the damage they can do to the human body. Land Rover offered a padded version on Discovery models back in the day.

Their origins are Australian I think? Loose Kangaroo and Camel's are a real risk on their open roads. No such problems here, thankfully

[Bladerunner919]

You might want to check with your insurer that they will still cover the car with a bullbar fitted, before going to the trouble of finding one. If you don't declare it and then have a pedestrian accident you could be in all sorts of bother, and insurers may not cover a car that has one fitted.

[alziebob]

Thanks for the replies guys its made me re-think?