BMW 3 Series Efficient Dynamics Towing Capabilities

There is some confusion about the towing capabilities of BMW’s new Efficient Dynamics engines, if you speak to the BMW dealerships most of them have no idea & the tow bar manufacturers are all saying there is NO towing allowed.  The 320ED Efficient Dynamics Automatic models are capable to tow up to 1675kg as long as the correct right hand engine mount and correct fan is fitted and the F31-F33 models don’t have 20” wheels fitted

There are 2 ways to check if your model can tow

1. Check the VIN plate on the driver’s side lower door pillar (see image) The VIN plate on the image is showing unladen weight of 1980kg and laden weight of 3655kg to get the towing weight take the unladen weight from the laden weight to give you the towing weight, one of the weights will be blank if no towing allowed.
2.  Check with BMW parts department supplying your VIN No and they will be able to give the towing  information (see example)

It maybe necessary to replace the right engine mount. If a ‘right engine mount’ is reported in the diagram panel in main group 22 for the trailer tow hitch optional equipment, the part number must also be ordered and fitted. If no part number is reported for the trailer tow hitch optional equipment the ‘right engine mount’ does not have to be replaced.
On F31 and F33 model series a trailer tow hitch may not be retrofitted if 20″ optional accessory wheels are fitted.

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