OEM factory roof bars on an X5M

[Teh.brandon]

Hey guys I'm looking for options for putting a bike rack on my X. I'm an avid road cyclist and occasionally need to load up the bike. Does anyone have the part number for an OEM roof bar setup or has anyone had luck with using an aftermarket option? I've looked around and haven't been able to definitively identify a part number for the OEM bars for a 2011 X5M. So I'm looking for some guidance.

Cheers

Update:Got the OEM part number if anyone is wondering for the X5M base support cross bars that works with the low profile rails on M-Sport and M: 82710405052

[ChiTownM]

I ordered them directly with my dealer including my BMWCCA discount. They know which ones to order, no hassle. They fit perfectly and make sure to install the rubber as well or you will have a terrible hiss driving .... ask me how I know this lol.

[jiggz]

Are you referring to these? Obviously more is needed to mount a bike.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462

[Teh.brandon]

Yes that is what I'm wanting just didn't know if the regular x5 base support worked with the low profile rails on the x5m

[jiggz]

Originally Posted by Teh.brandon

Yes that is what I'm wanting just didn't know if the regular x5 base support worked with the low profile rails on the x5m

I'm pretty sure this system works on all E70 X5's.

[Colodano]

Looks basically identical to the Thule Aerobar setup I am using on mine.... Fits very well. I will try and dig up a pic on my phone...

[Teh.brandon]

Originally Posted by Colodano

Looks basically identical to the Thule Aerobar setup I am using on mine.... Fits very well. I will try and dig up a pic on my phone...

Nice I'd like to see it...really Thule and OEM are the only ways I'd go

[Colodano]

Hopefully this works...

[Teh.brandon]

Originally Posted by Colodano

Hopefully this works...
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Any idea on the part number for your setup minus the cargo attachment...great looking x5m btw

[Colodano]

Originally Posted by Teh.brandon

Any idea on the part number for your setup minus the cargo attachment...great looking x5m btw

bar setup 7603B
Fit kit 4003
bike rack is a Rockymount SwitchHitter in white.

And thanks! Looks a tiny bit better now, I removed the chipped up black rocker stickers.

[Teh.brandon]

Just called my local dealer parts department he said there are no OEM roof bar setups that will work with the "m" low profile roof rails...but he could have the rails swapped for the regular x high profile bars for about $700 hahaha...piss on that looks like I'm going the Thule route unless I can get this OEM enigma figured out which I was what I'm hoping to stay with


Update:Got the OEM part number if anyone is wondering for the X5M base support cross bars that works with the low profile rails on M-Sport and M: 82710405052

[philly42]

Originally Posted by Teh.brandon

Just called my local dealer parts department he said there are no OEM roof bar setups that will work with the "m" low profile roof rails...but he could have the rails swapped for the regular x high profile bars for about $700 hahaha...piss on that looks like I'm going the Thule route unless I can get this OEM enigma figured out which I was what I'm hoping to stay with


Update:Got the OEM part number if anyone is wondering for the X5M base support cross bars that works with the low profile rails on M-Sport and M: 82710405052

Are you going to go with the oem one 82710405052 or the thule? My X5M has the low profile roof rails.

[Teh.brandon]

Originally Posted by philly42

Are you going to go with the oem one 82710405052 or the thule? My X5M has the low profile roof rails.

I'm going with the oem...Ive already ordered it so if you want me to be the test dummy just give me a few days and we'll see how it works out haha

[ChiTownM]

Here is the part number, for X5M only: 82710405052

[Teh.brandon]

Just an update installed the factory roof support system (cross bars) for the flush roof rails that are on the x5m and Msport models. It worked flawlessly and installed in 15mins. I'll post up some photos this evening

[flyoisin]

Originally Posted by Colodano

Hopefully this works...

Is it a noisy set up?
Like any vibrations or rattles?
Can you notice it while you drive?
I'd like to do the same setup on my X5M! Thanks bro!

[Colodano]

Originally Posted by flyoisin

Is it a noisy set up?
Like any vibrations or rattles?
Can you notice it while you drive?
I'd like to do the same setup on my X5M! Thanks bro!

Only notice any wind noise when I have the roof panels tilted up, so I will close the roof above ~60 MPH. Other than that, I do not notice it, and no rattles or anything.
I do have the cargo box off most of the time, but I keep the rails and bike attachment on pretty much all the time.

[ncbimma]

I went with the seasucker option.

And it stores perfectly in my subcargo compartment.

[philly42]

Originally Posted by ncbimma

I went with the seasucker option.

And it stores perfectly in my subcargo compartment.

Yeah the seasucker is great and I use it mainly on the Z3M. So convenient! I ended up getting the roofrails for the X5M since a buddy gave me a BMW bike rack.

[drummr8]

Originally Posted by philly42

Yeah the seasucker is great and I use it mainly on the Z3M. So convenient! I ended up getting the roofrails for the X5M since a buddy gave me a BMW bike rack.

what is that in your last picture? does the bike rack have a lever arm that can swing down or something?