41 00... Replacement Parts Standards: Situation

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BMW/MINI vehicles are subjected to rigorous crash tests by internal BMW/MINI departments, government agencies and additional crash assessment tests by independent organisations. When repairs are required, the only way to guarantee that a vehicle will retain and fulfil all crash requirements following repairs is to follow BMW/MINI repair standards and use only new original BMW/MINI parts. Any deviation could have serious consequences on the crash performance of the vehicle and jeopardise the safety of the occupants.

BMW/MINI utilises many different types of materials and joining methods during production of the body shell. The advanced steels, aluminium and synthetic materials are used to improve weight, strength, energy absorption and corrosion resistance. These materials work in unison with the rest of the vehicle to deliver the level of safety, driving performance and appearance often associated with the BMW/MINI brand.