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1996 BMW Motorcycle problems

The most common problem on the 1996 BMW Motorcycle is transmission and drivetrain. It has 3.0 times the complaints of a typical BMW Motorcycle model year.

Typical year3.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 1996 BMW Motorcycle problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

Problems by type

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  • Transmission
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW Motorcycle 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1996 BMW Motorcycle owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 10, 2008 · Transmission · 65,386 miles · VA

Final drive unit on my 1996 bmw motorcycle failed.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Acceleration · DC

The throttle cable was defective.*dt

Filed Jun 20, 2000 · Transmission · CA

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Questions about the 1996 BMW Motorcycle

Is the 1996 BMW Motorcycle reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 BMW Motorcycle, 3.0 times a typical BMW Motorcycle model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW Motorcycle?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 BMW Motorcycle have?

No recalls on record.

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