Original BMW Tow Hook (Towing Hinge) for BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, Z3, Z8, and Mini Cooper (1991–2015)

This Original BMW towing hinge is the tow hook carried in the vehicle tool kit, and it gives a recovery driver a proper attachment point on E31, E38, E39, E46, E52, and Z3 BMWs as well as the Mini Cooper when the car has to be towed after a breakdown. BMW calls the part a towing hinge, while most owners know it simply as the tow hook. It weighs 234 g (0.5 lb) and is made in India. A tow hook gives the tow truck a dedicated attachment point to pull from during roadside recovery. If the hook is missing from your tool kit, we recommend replacing it as soon as possible so it is there when you need it.

Original BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.

The current number, 72-15-7-203-519, entered production in June 2007 and supersedes the earlier 72-15-8-108-670. BMW marks the change as exchangeable retrospectively, so the newer hook replaces the older number on earlier cars without any modification. A second cross-reference number, 72-15-0-141-166, also points to this same hook. BMW's parts data spreads this one hook across a wide range of chassis, from the 1990s E31 8 Series and E38 7 Series through the E39 5 Series, E46 3 Series, E52 Z8, and Z3, which shows how many chassis share this one hook.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW
• Part number: 72-15-7-203-519
• BMW part name: towing hinge
• Weight: 234 g (0.5 lb)
• Production start: June 2007
• Supersedes: 72-15-8-108-670, exchangeable retrospectively
• Cross-reference number: 72-15-0-141-166
• Made in India
• Sold individually as one piece
• Warranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts

Common Questions

Will this replace the older tow hook number in my tool kit?
Yes. It supersedes 72-15-8-108-670, and BMW rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively.

Where is the tow hook normally kept?
It is part of the vehicle tool kit, ready for use if the car needs roadside recovery.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm the exact year, make, model, submodel, and any application notes before ordering. Send your VIN and PMB Performance will confirm the fit, drawing on more than 20 years in the trade.