Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2016 BMW X5

Question:

I have a 2015 BMW X5 and need a roof rack for it.

asked by: Austin

Expert Reply:

If you have raised rails on your 2016 BMW X5 and flush rails with fixed mounting points you would want the part numbers # RRVA137B-2 and # RRSX026.

If you have a totally naked roof you would want the part number # RR65MR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Rogerio L.

5/21/2020

Hi, Does this Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack - Fixed Mounting Points/Flush, Factory Side Rails - Aluminum - Black, works for the sunroof? My BMW has a sunroof and I would like to know if that will open just fine?

Chris R.

5/25/2020

The Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack # TH7503B-TH7503B will physically work on your BMW X5 with the sunroof, but you'll want to take a quick measurement to see if you'll be able to actually open it up with the crossbars attached. The bottom of the bars will pretty much sit level with the top of the existing side rails on your roof - so you can simply open up the sunroof to see if the glass extends past this height. If not, you can open the roof without any interference (although I have to warn you even with an extremely quiet setup like this, it'll still be pretty noisy with the window open).