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BMW 530i Towing Capacity

Up to

2000kg
BMW 530i
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The towing capacity of the BMW 530i supports up to 2000kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your BMW 530i matches the example listed here.

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BMW 530i braked* towing capacity

Year Braked capacity from Braked capacity to
2023 2000kg 2000kg
2022 2000kg 2000kg
2021 2000kg 2000kg
2020 2000kg 2000kg
2019 2000kg 2000kg
2018 2000kg 2000kg
2017 2000kg 2000kg
2010 1900kg 2000kg
2009 1900kg 2000kg
2008 1900kg 2000kg
2007 1900kg 2000kg
2006 1900kg 2000kg
2005 1900kg 2000kg
2004 1800kg 1900kg
2003 1800kg 1900kg
2002 1800kg 1800kg
2001 1800kg 1800kg
2000 1800kg 1800kg
1996 1600kg 1600kg
1995 1600kg 1600kg
1994 1600kg 1600kg
1993 1600kg 1600kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.