BMW R1100 S years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R1100 S stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R1100 S years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW R1100 S 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 S problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission3
- Wheels2
- Steering1
- Lights1
- Fuel system1
- Engine1
- Body1
BMW R1100 S problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 1 | Lights | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 1 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 4 | Wheels | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 5
Questions about the BMW R1100 S
What years of the BMW R1100 S should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R1100 S has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R1100 S?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW R1100 S?
Transmission, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by wheels (2) and steering (1).
How many recalls does the BMW R1100 S have?
5 recalls between 1999 and 2004. The 1999 model year has the most, with 4.
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