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BMW R 1250 RT years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the BMW R 1250 RT since 2019, and 6 recalls have been issued. The 2019 model year has 9 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
23
Recalls
6
Worst year
2019
Model years
2019-2024

BMW R 1250 RT years to avoid

No model year of the BMW R 1250 RT stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW R 1250 RT years

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BMW R 1250 RT complaints by model year

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

201920202021202220232024

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Most common BMW R 1250 RT problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    13
  • Driver assistance
    4
  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Lights
    1

BMW R 1250 RT problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2024-2Driver assistance10
2023-1Driver assistance10
2022-1Body10
2021-4Driver assistance20
2020-6Brakes6,30040
2019-9Brakes61830

Recalls 6

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Questions about the BMW R 1250 RT

What years of the BMW R 1250 RT should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW R 1250 RT has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW R 1250 RT?

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

What is the most common problem with the BMW R 1250 RT?

Brakes, with 13 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (4) and engine (2).

How many recalls does the BMW R 1250 RT have?

6 recalls between 2019 and 2024. The 2020 model year has the most, with 4.

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