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BMW K1200 R years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the BMW K1200 R since 2003, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2006 model year has 16 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
25
Recalls
8
Worst year
2006
Model years
2003-2008

BMW K1200 R years to avoid

No model year of the BMW K1200 R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW K1200 R years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW K1200 R complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20032005200620072008

How we calculate this

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Most common BMW K1200 R problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    11
  • Brakes
    7
  • Transmission
    6
  • Electrical
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Engine
    1

BMW K1200 R problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2008-1Tires50
2007-5Brakes70
2006-16Fuel system16,72862
2005-1Transmission30
2003-2Brakes00

Recalls 8

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Questions about the BMW K1200 R

What years of the BMW K1200 R should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW K1200 R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW K1200 R?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW K1200 R?

Fuel system, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (7) and transmission (6).

How many recalls does the BMW K1200 R have?

8 recalls between 2003 and 2008. The 2007 model year has the most, with 7.

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