BMW 3 2011 – Child Safety, Parts & Repair Review

BMW 3 series F30

used cars are the definition of a sports sedan, the BMW 3-Series is a comfortable, responsive vehicle that embodies most of the attributes of a sports car, but clothed in quality workmanship and practical bodywork.

With rear-wheel drive, more balanced driving, yet less secure terrain control, this 3-Series is a vehicle for those that regard driving as an art and an act.

This luxury car bends around every corner smoothly, poise and strong. Delivering class-leading performance, the BMW 3-Series is fuel efficient, actively safe, and unparalleled among sports sedan of 2012.

Inside the cabin is style rivaled by brands like Mercedes and Audi. Structurally, the 3-Series is made of aluminium and high-steel. Interiorly, the vehicle is wrapped in high quality fabric.

In a test of durability, the Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the BMW 3-Series and it received a 5-STAR rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.

Child Safety

When riding the 3-Series, children less than 2 years of age should be facing the rear. After the age of three years, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest.

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An occupants safety is good except for near the lower leg area, where safety is just accurate. Security, despite this, is strong and stable. Moreover, in a pedestrian accident, safety is poor around the glass for the pedestrian. However, protection everywhere else is exceedingly strong, making it a 5-star vehicle when it comes to safety.

Maintenance & Repair Costs

Repairs made to the BMW 3 series will require high quality parts. The great news is that these parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car.

Service parts: £170 – £210 (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend either Genuine quality, or similar, such like Mann filters & Castrol or Mobil oil for BMW.

Cam. Chain change: Recommended to contact the main dealer

Cam Chain Kit: £150 – £350

Br. Disc & Pads ch.: £250 – £400 (FRONT, Pagid, German)

Diagnostic: £40 – £120

Labour rates:

Independent: £65 – £125 / hour

Main dealer: £175 – £235 / hour

The Service & Repair process, however, can be more time consuming and will require a well experienced mechanic and occasionally special tools. As a result, the price here may exceed costs of a typical vehicle.

Safety Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads

PRETENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on.