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Bmw Bmw Motorcycle — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Bmw Bmw Motorcycle model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
15
Years to Avoid
2000, 1998
Best Years
2002, 1993, 1991, 1990

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Bmw Bmw Motorcycle Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2000, 1998 Bmw Bmw Motorcycle are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Bmw Bmw Motorcycle, consider the 2002, 1993, 1991, 1990 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

15 model years analyzed