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BMW 3 series2006-08 models mfg. after Nov. 2005SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGSOVERALL EVALUATION: Good Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cageHead/neck Torso Pelvis/legDriver Good Acceptable Acceptable Good AcceptableRear passenger Good Good Good GoodImportant: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.Test details:The BMW 3 series was redesigned for the 2006 model year. Beginning with 2006 models manufactured after November 2005, changes were made to the side airbags and door trim panels 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). The tested car was manufactured after the modifications had been made.Injury measures:Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity.Rear 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 curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGSOVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cageHead/neck Torso Pelvis/legDriver Good Acceptable Acceptable Marginal AcceptableRear passenger Good Good Good MarginalImportant: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.Test details:The Toyota Camry Solara was redesigned for the 2004 model year.Injury measures:Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures and a fracture of the pelvis would be possible in a crash of this severity.Rear 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 hit by the window sill and the side torso airbag. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate.Rear passenger — The dummy's head was hit by the interior side trim. This impact did not produce high head injury measures, but the head protection is inadequate.