BMW R1100 years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R1100 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R1100 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW R1100 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 R1100 problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission5
- Wheels3
- Acceleration2
- Suspension1
- Electrical1
- Body1
BMW R1100 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | - | 3 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 3 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 2 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 2 | Wheels | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 1 | Electrical | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the BMW R1100
What years of the BMW R1100 should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R1100 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R1100?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW R1100?
Transmission, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (3) and acceleration (2).
How many recalls does the BMW R1100 have?
3 recalls between 1994 and 2000. The 1994 model year has the most, with 2.
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