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I have a trailer hitch installed on my X5M and have already used it a few times to trailer my race cars. As I use to do with my 4.8is and 4.6is, I have also unhooked the trailer at the track and raced the X5M when the track conditions aren't favorable for the race cars.
So far the OEM trailer hitch setup works great, and the X5M feels much happier then with my former 4.8is, 4.6is or range rover 4.4. I'll hopefully test it against my '10 supercharged Range Rover shortly.
In terms to the OEM hitch setup, everything works pretty good. Its not a fancy as my '10 Range Rover, but it works well. Oddly the OEM hitch setup on my 4.8is and 4.6is seemed to be of higher quality. Specifically I'm not a fan of welded chain hooks over the former CNC cut holes the 4.8is and 4.6is had.
Thankfully though the rear looks much better and more aggressive with the hitch then it did with the uncut factory looking bumper.
To give you an idea of how I benchmarked X5M performance and trailering capabilities, here's a quick list of my former SUV's:
'00 X5 3.0 (5-speed manual) - sold
'02 X5 4.6is - sold
'04 X5 4.8is - sold
'10 X5 X5M - current
'06 Jeep SRT8 - current
'10 Range Rover Supercharged - current
'04 Range Rover w/ BMW 4.4 engine - sold
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'98 Type R drag car ~1400hp
'01 X5 3.0 silver (sold)
'02 X5 4.6is silver (sold)
'04 X5 4.8is black (sold)
'10 X5 ///M Alpine White
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