BMW R1200C years to avoid
No model year of the BMW R1200C stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW R1200C years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW R1200C 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 R1200C problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission11
- Lights8
- Engine7
- Suspension5
- Brakes5
- Steering3
- Seats3
- Wheels2
- Fuel system2
- Body2
- Visibility1
- Tires1
BMW R1200C problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 13 | Suspension | 5,530 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | - | 5 | Seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 3 | Transmission | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 4 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 4 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 14 | Engine | 15,231 | 2 | 1 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the BMW R1200C
What years of the BMW R1200C should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW R1200C has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW R1200C?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW R1200C?
Transmission, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by lights (8) and engine (7).
How many recalls does the BMW R1200C have?
3 recalls between 1998 and 2003. The 1998 model year has the most, with 2.
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