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OK ... good news. The class III hitch is now available for the F15
82712349501 Genuine BMW Rear Transport Class III Towing Adapter $350
Genuine BMW Rear Transport Class III Towing Adapter. (6,000 lb towing/600 lb tongue weight) Requires Rear Click-On Cross Member. The removable Class III Towing Adapter is a first-to-market solution that improves the safety and reliability of heavier towing applications. It features a 2” ball attachment that is positioned as closely to the vehicle as possible to minimize the impact the tow load may have on the driving dynamics of the X5. In addition, it assures that the customer uses the appropriate ball sizes specified for high-towing loads.
Class III + towing capability (6,000 lb towing, 600 lb tongue weight)
Two positions for ball height
Click-on attachment feature for ease of removal from the vehicle
Keyed locking mechanism to deter theft
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82712349500 Genuine BMW Rear Transport Trailer Lighting Module (required for towing) $150
Genuine BMW Rear Transport Trailer Lighting Module. (required for towing) For towing applications, the vehicle is programmed to accept a new Trailer Control Module which controls the lighting functions of the trailer. In addition, programming prepares the vehicle to deal with the rigors of towing. BMW X5 towing solutions offer an augmented user interface within the vehicle’s iDrive that helps the driver safely maneuver the vehicle and trailer.
Adjusts the Dynamic Stability Control program when a trailer is connected to the vehicle's trailer plug
Augmented iDrive interface for backup cameras and parking guides
Turns off the rear PDC sensors when the trailer's lighting connector is plugged into the vehicle's trailer plug
Trailer bulb error indicators
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82712349500 Genuine BMW Rear Transport Trailer Wiring Harness (required for towing) $395
So parts would be $895
Not sure if this is compatible with M-Sport. I hope so. Looks like the hitch doesn't require cutting the bummer and sits below it .. but pics are a bit crappy.
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