Shed a Tear as You Watch These BMWs Get Crushed
Automakers often have to crush cars for various reasons, and it’s never a pretty sight.
A video has surfaced via Reddit showcasing how BMW crushes its various cars, including MINI models, giving us a glimpse at the inner workings of an automaker that often isn’t seen by the public. Although many of these cars look pristine, they were used for testing and prototyping purposes, as well as marketing. Some may also have manufacturing defects or were returned to the automaker as a result of Lemon Lawsuits.
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We likely won’t ever know the exact reason why certain cars are being crushed, but it does appear that automakers do strip the vehicles for usable or recyclable parts before the bodies and chassis are crushed. But for us car enthusiasts, it’s just a sad sequence of events, seeing such great machines being stripped and shattered into little pieces. The video itself is quite boring, but it’s still pretty fascinating and sad to wonder if these BMWs lived their best lives before being disposed of. Watch the video above.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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