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BMW 5 series

2004-10 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The BMW 5 series was redesigned for the 2004 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, chest, and left leg indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia indicate that injuries to the lower leg would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail hit was low.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
Smeared pink and red greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the roof rail during rebound. Head acceleration from this hit was low.
Forces on the lower right leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injury.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head tubular airbags and front door-mounted torso airbags (standard); rear door-mounted torso airbags (optional)
Electronic stability control
Antilock brakes
Programmable daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

2004 BMW 545i 4-door
Class: Large luxury car
Weight: 3,832 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head tubular airbags and front door-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 114 in.
Length: 191 in.
Width: 73 in.
Engine: 4.4 L V8
EPA ratings: 18 mpg city | 26 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 5, 2010