BMW Motorcycle years to avoid
No model year of the BMW Motorcycle stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW Motorcycle years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW Motorcycle complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW Motorcycle problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission23
- Brakes7
- Suspension3
- Electrical3
- Wheels2
- Tires2
- Lights2
- Acceleration2
- Visibility1
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
- Fuel system1
BMW Motorcycle problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | 1 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 13 | Transmission | 30,884 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1999 | - | 13 | Transmission | 41,123 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1998 | - | 4 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 2 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 3 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 2 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the BMW Motorcycle
What years of the BMW Motorcycle should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW Motorcycle has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW Motorcycle?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW Motorcycle?
Transmission, with 23 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (7) and suspension (3).
How many recalls does the BMW Motorcycle have?
No recalls on record.
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