Applies to 2008-10 models
| Overall evaluation | M |
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| Structure and safety cage | A |
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| Driver injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | P |
| Pelvis/leg | A |
| Head protection | G |
| Rear passenger injury measures |
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| Head/neck | G |
| Torso | G |
| Pelvis/leg | G |
| Head protection | G |
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The BMW 5 series was redesigned for the 2004 model year. Beginning with 2008 models built after May 2007, modifications were made to the side tubular head protection airbags to improve occupant protection in side-impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). Door trim changes were also made beginning with 2008 model year production. The tested car was manufactured after the modifications had been made.
Injury measures
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries would be likely in a crash of this severity. A fracture of the pelvis would also be possible.
Passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection
Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side tubular airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the door.
Passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side tubular airbag that deployed from the roof.
Tested vehicle specifications
| Tested vehicle | 2008 BMW 528i 4-door |
| Weight | 3,558 lbs. |
| Side airbags | standard front and rear head tubular airbags and standard front door-mounted torso airbags |
| Wheelbase | 114 in. |
| Length | 191 in. |
| Width | 73 in. |
| Engine | 3.0 L 6-cylinder |
| EPA ratings | 17 mpg city / 27 mpg highway |
How this test is conducted
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES0720 |
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B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | -7.5 |
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Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES0720 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 249 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.6 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 47 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 50 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 40 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 6.90 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 1.43 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 3.1 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.5 |
| Combined force (kN) | 5.6 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.4 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 87 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| 59 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES0720 |
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| Head HIC-15 | 133 |
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| Neck |
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| Tension (kN) | 0.0 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.8 |
| Shoulder |
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| Lateral deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.5 |
| Torso |
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| Maximum deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 16 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.38 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.22 |
| Pelvis |
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| Iliac force (kN) | 0.7 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.4 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.0 |
| Left femur |
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| L-M
force
(kN) | 0.4 |
| L-M
moment
(Nm) | 79 |
| A-P
moment
(Nm)
| -53 |