Towbar Towing Hitch BMW E90 Carrier Towing Tow Bar Trailer Hook

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

The BMW E90 towbar is a practical rear body component that allows for the safe connection of a trailer, luggage platform, or bicycle rack. This used towing hitch is dedicated to BMW 3 Series E90 models and provides a solid foundation for expanding the vehicle's transport capabilities. Thanks to its design intended for rear-end mounting, it ensures stable load transfer while towing.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6791155-5
• Mark: Unbranded
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6791155
• Substitutable numbers: 71606791155, 6791155, 71606782408, 6782408, 71606767173, 6767173, 71606772205, 6772205, 71606784585, 6784585, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Rear
• Category: Other Exterior Parts & Accessories

Purpose and function of the BMW E90 towbar

Towbar Towing Hitch BMW E90 Carrier Towing Tow Bar Trailer Hook is designed as a rear body component responsible for transferring forces generated while towing a trailer or carrying additional cargo on ball-mounted racks. The design of the towbar allows for a rigid connection to the body, which translates into predictable vehicle behavior while driving with a load.

Its placement in the rear of the vehicle allows for:

• connecting light and medium trailers (in accordance with vehicle homologation),
• mounting bicycle platforms and transport racks,
• increasing the vehicle's functionality for daily and utility applications.

Construction and performance parameters

The towbar for the BMW E90 is a massive structural element, with its own weight selected to ensure adequate rigidity and resistance to dynamic loads. The steel construction is adapted to work in demanding road conditions, including variable vertical and horizontal loads generated by a trailer.

Key performance features:

• intended for mounting in the rear part of the body,
• load-bearing structure adapted for work with trailers and racks,
• solution compatible with the factory architecture of the BMW 3 Series E90.

Component condition and practical application

The offered towbar is an aftermarket component, which allows for the economical restoration of towing functions in a BMW E90 or their addition to a car that was not factory-equipped with such gear. A used component is a good solution when a favorable cost-to-functionality ratio is important, while maintaining a design consistent with the original purpose of the model.

It can be used both as a replacement for a damaged towbar and as a base for retrofitting the vehicle with towing capabilities, after supplementing it with the appropriate electrical installation and mounting hardware selected for the specific car configuration.

Fitment, reference numbers, and identification

The component has an original OEM part number and a set of interchangeable numbers, which facilitates precise identification and verification of compatibility with a specific version of the BMW E90. This makes it possible to check compatibility using parts catalogs or service software, without the need to compare solely by shape or dimensions.

In the product description and the specifications section, you will find markings that allow you to match the towbar to your car, including the warehouse identifier, part number, and reference numbers used as replacements within the same group of components.

Brand, category, and additional items from this group

The towbar is offered as an Unbranded product, which means it is not signed with the vehicle manufacturer's logo but remains a functional equivalent of the original solution. It belongs to a group of elements classified in a collective category, covering various components mounted within the body and vehicle equipment.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or modernization of the rear body area in your BMW and need other items from the same group, such as additional brackets, mounts, or mounting accessories, check the available parts in the Other Unbranded category.

Technical knowledge and car project development

For drivers interested in comparing performance and technical solutions in higher-power cars, including differences in engine, brake, and chassis construction, an article describing Audi sports versions may be helpful. More information can be found in the material: Audi RS vs other models – what is hidden under the hood and chassis?.

If you are considering further upgrades to your BMW in terms of drivetrain, traction, and using the car with a trailer in various road conditions, it is also worth reading the analysis of all-wheel-drive systems, available in the article xDrive, 4Matic, quattro or 4Motion – a comparison of AWD drives from BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and VW, which discusses, among other things, typical components and their maintenance.