Used BMW i7 Towbar

The BMW i7 (G70, launched 2022) was designed with towing capability in mind, and BMW does offer an approved towbar for it — both a factory-fitted option and a retrofitted aftermarket unit were made available for the i7. However, because the i7 is a large luxury electric saloon with complex rear bumper electronics, sensors, and integrated charging components, towbar availability and compatibility can vary by variant and build date, so confirm with the breaker that the unit they have was removed from a like-for-like i7 rather than another G70-platform vehicle.

No — the i7 sits on the G70 platform alongside the combustion-engined 7 Series (G70 generation, from 2022), but the rear end of the i7 differs from the petrol and diesel 7 Series in terms of bumper cut-outs, sensor arrays, and underbody structure to accommodate the battery pack, meaning a towbar from an earlier F01/F02 or G11/G12 7 Series will not transfer across. Even within the current G70 generation, confirm with the breaker whether the towbar came specifically from an i7 or from a combustion G70, as mounting points and wiring provisions may differ.

For towbars, trim and powertrain level (eDrive50, xDrive60, M70 xDrive) do not affect the physical mounting or fitment of the towbar itself — the rear subframe and attachment points are shared across the i7 range. What can differ is the wiring loom and whether the car was optioned with a factory tow pack, so when sourcing a used unit check with the breaker that the electrics and control module match your car's specification, especially given the i7's regenerative braking systems that interact with trailer detection.

The G70 i7 launched in the UK for the 2023 model year (registered from late 2022), and as a relatively new model there is currently only one generation with no confirmed facelift pressed-parts changes to route fitment around — so a towbar from a 2022-registered i7 should correspond to the same platform as a 2024 example. That said, BMW occasionally makes mid-cycle changes to bumper pressing or sensor integration without a formal facelift, so confirm with the breaker against your exact registration to be sure nothing has changed on the rear end.

Fitting a towbar to an i7 involves coding the trailer module into the car's CAN-bus system, which typically requires BMW dealer or specialist software — a used towbar from a breaker is a legitimate starting point, but the electrics will still need professional coding to your car rather than simply plugging in. Ask the breaker whether the towbar comes with the full wiring harness and control module removed from the donor car, as having the complete unit rather than just the mechanical tow hitch makes the installation process considerably more straightforward.