Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.
Small overlap front
The small overlap front evaluation consists of a driver-side and a passenger-side component.
If the results of the two evaluations differ, then the combined small overlap rating is equal to the lower rating.
Driver-side
Tested vehicle: 2019 BMW 330i 4-door Rating applies to 2019-25 models
The BMW 3 series sedan was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW.
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Overall driver-side evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
G
Lower leg/foot
G
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
G
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
Evaluation criteria
Measurement
Test ID
VTN1907
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)
3
Footrest (cm)
14
Left toepan (cm)
15
Brake pedal (cm)
14
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)
2
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column
0
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)
1
Upper dash (cm)
3
Lower instrument panel (cm)
3
Driver injury measures
Evaluation criteria
Measurement
Test ID
VTN1907
Head
HIC-15
198
Peak gs at hard contact
no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)
1.1
Extension bending moment (Nm)
19
Maximum Nij
0.24
Chest maximum compression (mm)
31
Femur (kN)
Left
1.4
Right
1.7
Knee displacement (mm)
Left
1
Right
3
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left
0
Right
0
Maximum tibia index
Left
0.40
Right
0.50
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left
3.2
Right
2.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left
112
Right
94
Passenger-side
Tested vehicle: 2019 BMW 330i 4-door Rating applies to 2019-25 models
The BMW 3 series sedan was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW.
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Overall passenger-side evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
G
Lower leg/foot
G
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Hip/thigh
G
Lower leg/foot
G
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
G
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
Tested vehicle: 2019 BMW 330i xDrive 4-door 4wd Rating applies to 2019-25 models
The BMW 3 series sedan was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW.
Evaluation criteria
Rating
Overall evaluation
G
Structure and safety cage
G
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
G
Chest
G
Leg/foot, left
G
Leg/foot, right
G
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
G
Technical measurements for this test
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware. It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.
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Rating
G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor
Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol
Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol
Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol
Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
No hardware available
Details by seating position
Position
Rating
1
Tether anchor
easy-to-find location
no other hardware could be confused for anchor
Lower anchors
not too deep in seat
not too much force needed to attach
easy to maneuver around anchors
2
Tether anchor
easy-to-find location
no other hardware could be confused for anchor
Lower anchors
none available
3
Tether anchor
easy-to-find location
no other hardware could be confused for anchor
Lower anchors
not too deep in seat
not too much force needed to attach
easy to maneuver around anchors
Technical measurements for this test
Seat position 21
3
Lower anchor A
Open access rated
Yes
Depth
Visible
Force (lbs)
0
Clearance angle (degrees)
69
Lower anchor B
Open access rated
Yes
Depth
Visible
Force (lbs)
0
Clearance angle (degrees)
69
Tether anchor
Location
Rear deck
Confusing hardware present
No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor
Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH
Not measured
Seat position 22
2
Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location
Rear deck
Confusing hardware present
No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor
Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH
Not measured
Seat position 23
1
Lower anchor A
Open access rated
Yes
Depth
Visible
Force (lbs)
0
Clearance angle (degrees)
67
Lower anchor B
Open access rated
Yes
Depth
Visible
Force (lbs)
0
Clearance angle (degrees)
66
Tether anchor
Location
Rear deck
Confusing hardware present
No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor
Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH