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This is due to US regulations that require bad headlights.  |
The Prius is subject to exactly the same regulations as BMWs, and yet its headlights have no problems at all. In this case you're incorrect in placing the blame with regulators; the blame lies squarely with BMW NA. |
The Prius is also using a different type of LED System than the 3er (Standard or Adaptive; doesn't matter). The Prius has a Pixel Matrix with an Optical Projection Lens allowing the beam distribution to be fine tuned even more than the BMW Compound Reflector System with the DOT "Cripplers" enabled.
I applaud the IIHS to go ahead and begin these ratings now, rather than after this months Congressional Oversight Committee Hearing. Until the FMVSS overhaul is in effect though, and the playing field is level, it's going to be comparing Apples to Sashimi.
Just like with current DOT LED Taillamps, the requirement is for a minimum percentage of tail light area to be illuminated for stop and turn indicators. It does not allow the higher output of LED's to be considered so some cars have bright ass tail lamps compared to others.