I bought my 2003 3.0l car this summer. Next year I plan to tow a trailer a few times.

I have a Westphalia hitch with a BMW part number on it. However, I know this was installed after purchase by a non dealership shop. I am curious -- could it be possible that I have the hitch but not the bumper reinforcement? Could this be possible, and if I looked under the car how would I spot the reinforced bumper versus the original?

I searched a few threads but couldn't find any with pictures. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!

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2003 3.0 5MT Topasblau
Purchased in 2016 and sold in 2024
2012 35d Platingrau