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Front Seat
Car
Pole
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- Marginal
- Weak
- Poor
Passenger
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Not fitted to the test vehicle but available as optionBased on dummy readings, the X1 scored maximum points for its protection of the 1½ year old in the frontal and side barrier impacts. Forward movement of the head was well controlled in the frontal impact and, in the side impact, both dummies were properly contained by the restraints. The front passenger airbag can be disabled by BMW dealers to allow a rearward facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. A label clearly warns of the dangers of using a rearward facing child seat in that seat without first disabling the airbag.
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Head Impact 16.9 Pts
Pelvis Impact 0.0 Pts
Leg Impact 6.0 Pts
Euro NCAP's pedestrian tests have changed for 2010 so, as part of the upgrade of its rating, the X1 had new tests done. The bumper scored maximum points for protection of pedestrians' legs. However, the front edge of the bonnet provided poor protection and scored no points in Euro NCAP's tests. In all areas where a child's head might strike, the bonnet offered good protection, even at the outer edges. The protection offered to the head of a struck adult was also good in some areas but was poor around the base of the windscreen.
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| Vehicle Yaw Rate @ COS + 1.00 s | 1.5% | meets ECE requirements |
| Vehicle Yaw Rate @ COS + 1.75 s | 1.64% | meets ECE requirements |
| Lateral Displacement @ BOS + 1.07 s | 3.38 m | meets ECE requirements |
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| Warning | Driver Seat | Front Passenger(s) | Rear Passenger(s) |
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FailThe X1 is fitted with electronic stability control (ESC) as standard equipment on all variants. Likewise, a seatbelt reminder is standard for the driver and front passenger seats.
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Specifications
Tested Model BMW X1 2.0 diesel, LHD
Body Type - 5 door SUV
Year Of Publication 2012
Kerb Weight 1490kg
VIN From Which Rating Applies - applies to all X1s of the specification tested
Class Small SUV
Safety Equipment
Note: Other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year.
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The rating of the BMW X1 has been upgraded from 2011 to 2012. The car is unchanged and test results have been carried over from the previous year. The 2012 rating reflects the X1's performance against Euro NCAP's latest requirements.
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The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact, the windscreen pillar moving rearwards less than 5mm. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of both driver and passenger. BMW were able to demonstrate that occupants of different sizes, and those sat in different positions, would be similarly well protected. In the side barrier impact, the car scored maximum points, with good protection of all body regions. In the more severe side pole test, dummy readings indicated marginal chest protection. Protection against whiplash injuries in rear impacts was also rated as marginal.