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BMW R Model years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the BMW R Model since 2003, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2003 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by visibility and acceleration problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Worst year
2003
Model years
2003-2003

BMW R Model years to avoid

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

Best BMW R Model years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW R Model complaints by model year

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

2003

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW R Model problems

All model years combined.

  • Visibility
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

BMW R Model problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003-3Visibility10

Recalls 1

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Questions about the BMW R Model

What years of the BMW R Model should you avoid?

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

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

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

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

Visibility, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the BMW R Model have?

1 recall between 2003 and 2003. The 2003 model year has the most, with 1.

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