{"id":697,"date":"2026-02-26T15:19:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relaunch.k-labor.wp4.visual4.com\/?page_id=697"},"modified":"2026-03-03T18:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:40:59","slug":"approval-tests-according-to-bmw-standards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dekra.k-labor.de\/en\/approval-tests-according-to-bmw-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Approval tests according to BMW standards (e.g. GS 97045, GS 97038)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Component qualification according to BMW Group standards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We test interior and exterior components and materials in accordance with the valid GS specifications of the BMW Group (incl. MINI and Rolls-Royce). Tests are carried out under accredited conditions and with OEM-compliant documentation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corrosion tests<\/strong> (e.g. in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9227 \/ PV 1209 \/ PV 1210): Salt spray, moisture storage, corrosion cycle test<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate change tests:<\/strong> Alternating stresses with temperature and humidity zones (e.g. in accordance with PV 1200 \/ PV 2005)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chemical resistance:<\/strong> Testing against household products, fuels, cosmetics, etc. and resistance to stress cracking in accordance with PV 3983<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UV resistance:<\/strong> rapid weathering according to PV 3929 (xenon test, Florida simulation) and PV 3930 (xenon test, Kalahari simulation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical test areas:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corrosion protection tests:<\/strong> CASS, salt spray, alternating humidity climate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climate change tests<\/strong> with temperature cycles, humidity exposure, condensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chemical resistance tests<\/strong> against cleaning agents, cosmetics, beverages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UV resistance \/ weathering<\/strong> (e.g. xenon weathering and hot light ageing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special tests for visible and operating parts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skin abrasion test, flock abrasion test, scratch test<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heat and cold storage:<\/strong> simulation of ageing and material fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stone chip testing:<\/strong> Determination of chipping behavior in exterior applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fire behavior in the vehicle interior<\/strong> according to GS 97045 (e.g. according to DIN 75200)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplementary material analysis:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Density, hardness, elasticity, fracture behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microscopy, FTIR, DSC for material identification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit from our expertise in OEM approvals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our accredited test centers meet all the requirements of car manufacturers and deliver reliable results for your series production approvals, modification approvals or material approvals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Component qualification according to BMW Group standards We test interior and exterior components and materials in accordance with the valid GS specifications of the BMW Group (incl. 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