BMW retrofit tow hitch & Alko Hitch

Hi! Midor & Lutz. Thank you both. After several conversations with BMW head office and several dealers, all are puzzled and  embarrassed to say they don't have access to any information other than that it meets EU minimum requirements, which seems bizarre. I guess the hitches are made by another manufacturer (Westfalia or Oris) and branded BMW. Even more odd is that having telephoned Tow Trust they were able to tell me straight away that theirs would be between 85-90mm from the bodywork. I'm still trying to find a 3 series with one fitted so that I can measure it! Our caravan has an Alko hitch so need a minimum of 67mm which is 2mm more than EU minimum requirements. Onward and upwards!

I have a BMW F31 with a Westfalia detachable bar and an Alko hitch. I’m not sure on a measurement but I have had no issues. I believe that all so called genuine ‘BMW’ towbars are Westfalia anyways, aside from the electric ones. 

Paul

Hi jet744 I can measure the distance for you, as I still have the towbar. Can you tell me were you want the measurement from? ie. from centre of the ball or from the edge of the ball to the bumper.

Hello - I am faced with the similar issue, just about to take delivery of 3 series touring - spoke to Witter this morning and they said best to fit a Witter instead of Westfilia (both same company now) as it would have a little more clearance, any further thoughts or advise please

Hello - did you manage to get this resolved, starting to face a similar problem, any advice welcome Thanks