BMW 3-Series
Overall: 34.65 out of 37
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| Variant: 320d Sedan |
| Kerb Weight: 1490 kg |
| Year: 2005 |
| Engine: 3.2 Litre |
| Category: Luxury |
| Airbags: Dual front + side + head airbags |
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Vehicles tested after 1 January 2008 will require Electronic Stability Control in order achieve a 5 star rating. This vehicle was tested prior to this date and may or may not meet this new requirement.
The left-hand-drive European model was tested by Euro NCAP. Australasian specifications may vary and therefore models sold in Australasia might provide different levels of protection to those described on this page.
The tested model of BMW 3-Series was introduced in Australia during 2005.
Dual front airbags, side airbags and head-protecting side curtains are standard equipment. ABS/EBD brakes and electronic stability control are also standard. Advanced seat belt reminders are fitted to both front seats.
The front seat belt buckles are mounted on the seats and the upper anchorages are adjustable. These features improve the fit of the seat belt. Pre-tensioners are fitted to the front seat belts to reduce slack in the event of a crash. A three point seat belt is fitted to the centre rear seat. This provides better protection than a two point seat belt.
 The BMW 3-Series scored 15.56 out of 16 in the offset crash test. The passenger compartment held its shape well. There was a slight risk of serious chest injury for the driver and a slight risk of lower leg injury for the passenger.
The vehicle scored 15.09 out of 16 in the side impact crash test. There was a slight risk of serious abdomen injury for the driver. A further 2 points were scored in the optional pole test.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head/neck 4 pts, chest 3.95 pts, upper legs 4 pts, lower legs 3.613 pts.
The passenger compartment held its shape well in the offset crash test. The brake pedal moved rearwards by 13 mm and downwards 2mm. The steering wheel hub moved rearwards 3 mm, upwards 7 mm and sideways 3 mm. The front ("A") pillar moved 3 mm rearwards. All doors remained closed during the crash. After the crash all doors could be opened with normal effort.
Airbags cushioned the head of the driver and passenger and contact was stable.
Body region scores out of 4 points each: Head 4 pts, chest 4 pts, abdomen 3.09 pts, pelvis 4 pts.
The vehicle was eligible for an optional pole impact test, since it had head-protecting side airbags and scored four points for the head in the side impact test. The manufacturer decided to go ahead with the pole test and the vehicle earned a further two points.
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Offset Crash Test at 64km/h |
Side Impact Crash Test at 50km/h |
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Driver
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HIC |
166 |
128 |
73 |
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Acceleration |
32.9 |
27.6 |
27.4 |
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Shear |
0.71 |
0.58 |
None |
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Tension |
0.55 |
0.71 |
None |
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Extension |
10.7 |
20.1 |
None |
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Acceleration |
None |
None |
None |
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Compression |
22.37 |
17.44 |
18.83 |
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Viscous Criterion |
0.05 |
0.06 |
0.1 |
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Force |
None |
None |
1.34 |
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Force |
None |
None |
2.07 |
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Force Left |
0.38 |
0.24 |
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Force Right |
0.39 |
0.26 |
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Knee Displ. Left |
0 |
0 |
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Knee Displ. Right |
0 |
0 |
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Force Left |
1.18 |
2.58 |
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Force Right |
1.54 |
1.53 |
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Index Left (Up/Low) |
0.33/0.23 |
0.41/0.25 |
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Index Right (Up/Low) |
0.33/0.17 |
0.34/0.16 |
Pole Test: 2 points Seat Belt Reminders: Fitted to both front seats - 2 points
| Head |
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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No deduction |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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Score 4 points |
| Head |
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No deduction |
| Chest |
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No deduction |
| Upper Leg |
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No deduction |
| Lower Leg |
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No deduction |
| Foot Score |
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No deduction |
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Total (out of 36) 3.93;
Child head impacts 2.34
Adult head impacts 1.59
Upper leg impacts Zero
Lower leg impacts Zero
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Version 2, Published on: 20-Dec-07
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