BMW R1150 RT years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R1150 RT stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R1150 RT years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW R1150 RT 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 R1150 RT problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission12
- Fuel system6
- Electrical3
- Tires1
- Suspension1
- Lights1
- Brakes1
BMW R1150 RT problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | 18 | Transmission | 33,095 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2003 | - | 5 | Electrical | 11,511 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2002 | - | 2 | Electrical | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 2
Questions about the BMW R1150 RT
What years of the BMW R1150 RT should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R1150 RT has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R1150 RT?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW R1150 RT?
Transmission, with 12 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (6) and electrical (3).
How many recalls does the BMW R1150 RT have?
2 recalls between 2002 and 2004. The 2004 model year has the most, with 1.
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