EURO NCAP Crash Test Results for E60
11-25-2004, 09:05 AM
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http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_rat...p?id1=6&id2=208
The above link is for the E60. No reference to Mods.
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_rat...hp?id1=4&id2=49
This link refers to mods to airbag etc. Its a 1998 E39
Please post the link to the E60 that has been modified. Thanks
The above link is for the E60. No reference to Mods.
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_rat...hp?id1=4&id2=49
This link refers to mods to airbag etc. Its a 1998 E39
Please post the link to the E60 that has been modified. Thanks
11-25-2004, 09:34 AM
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Speaking of the offset test, the E60 did quite well in that one:
http://www.highwaysafety.org/vehicle_ratin...e/html/0409.htm
Did you check the link for rear impact crash testing?:
http://www.highwaysafety.org/vehicle_ratin...ts/head_bmw.htm
http://www.highwaysafety.org/vehicle_ratin...e/html/0409.htm
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[/quote]Did you check the link for rear impact crash testing?:
http://www.highwaysafety.org/vehicle_ratin...ts/head_bmw.htm
11-25-2004, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Nov 25 2004, 04:51 PM
<span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Has anyone looked carefully at the links posted?? </span>The one which said BMW resubmitted the car is a 1998 E39.
The E60 seems to have done well.?
I would be interested in links that show where the E60 was re-tested and what modifications were made.
The E60 seems to have done well.?
I would be interested in links that show where the E60 was re-tested and what modifications were made.
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11-25-2004, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Nov 25 2004, 06:05 PM
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_rat...p?id1=6&id2=208
The above link is for the E60.? No reference to Mods.
The above link is for the E60.? No reference to Mods.
It achieved a four-star rating after Euro NCAP allowed frontal, side and pole retests following improvements to the car?s steering column, footrest, door trim, door latch, airbags and software.
Sounds like a mod or two to me?
11-25-2004, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by colejl' date='Nov 25 2004, 12:53 PM
[quote name='Hormazd' date='Nov 25 2004, 06:05 PM']http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_rat...p?id1=6&id2=208
The above link is for the E60.? No reference to Mods.
The above link is for the E60.? No reference to Mods.
It achieved a four-star rating after Euro NCAP allowed frontal, side and pole retests following improvements to the car?s steering column, footrest, door trim, door latch, airbags and software.
Sounds like a mod or two to me?
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11-25-2004, 01:39 PM
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So when was this "modification" implemented? Since Sept 2004 for 05 builds? or has it not made it out to production yet, only to the testers...
11-25-2004, 01:59 PM
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improvements to the car?s steering column, footrest, door trim, door latch, airbags and software
How's that going to make things safer?
What happened. Did it snap off, and poke a crash test dummy in the eye!
11-25-2004, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by northernmonkey' date='Sep 24 2004, 12:50 PM
so for those in uk get emailing customer.service@bmw.co.uk and ask them to look into this...the more emails the better.
Here's my email to BMW UK.
From: <>
Sent: 25 November 2004 23:06
To: 'customer.service@bmw.co.uk'
Subject: BMW 5-Series Euro NCAP Results
Dear BMW UK,
I own a September 2003 BMW 530d SE Saloon (E60 model).
I am EXTREMELY concerned about the safety of my car having seen the report by Euro NCAP below.
BMW 5-Series Euro NCAP Results
http://www.euroncap.com/content/safety_rat...p?id1=6&id2=208
It achieved a four-star rating after Euro NCAP allowed frontal, side and pole retests following improvements to the car?s steering column, footrest, door trim, door latch, airbags and software
The section in bold above suggests there were many safety-related changes to the ?steering column, footrest, door trim, door latch, airbags and software?.
WHAT ABOUT MY CAR THAT DOES NOT HAVE THESE CHANGES?
Is my car safe (i.e. 4-star safe) for my family and I?
What PRECISELY were the changes made for the NCAP retests?
Can the same changes be made to my car to make it safer?
I was involved in a serious accident a few months ago (driving an Audi) and specifically want piece of mind that my BMW 530d SE is *VERY* safe.
Please provide a proper response to this important question.
Yours faithfully.
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11-25-2004, 07:16 PM
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I worried about this too, I think it has something to do with the front construction, the rivets and bonding, similar to the Jaguar XJR
Maybe its just me, after seeing the DVD on the car I wonder how strong it can be in an accident.
Im sure BMW engineered this right, not like aFord which explodes on Impact, so dont be alarmed guys, BMW's have good crash results.
Maybe its just me, after seeing the DVD on the car I wonder how strong it can be in an accident.
Im sure BMW engineered this right, not like aFord which explodes on Impact, so dont be alarmed guys, BMW's have good crash results.