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#BS-2004-BMWR11-3B59

2004 Bmw R1150 Rt

Based on reports from 19 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
19
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
5
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 19 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

9 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 33K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

5
0–30K
8
30–60K
2
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (8 reports) • Median: 33K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (9 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain9 (47%)
Fuel System4 (21%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly1 (5%)
Power Train:manual Transmission1 (5%)
Power Train:driveline1 (5%)
Wheels & Tires1 (5%)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit1 (5%)
Brakes1 (5%)

2004 Bmw R1150 Rt: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 47% of all reports filed for the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 33,095 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 33K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:clutch Assembly Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:clutch assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
08
1
09
1
10
2
11
7
12
1
13
1
17
1
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

04V304000Jul 2004

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN INCORRECT SEALING RING WAS MOUNTED TO THE PISTON OF THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 19 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2004 Bmw R1150 Rt: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt is related to the drivetrain, with 9 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt reliable?
The 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt has 19 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Bmw R1150 Rt has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Bmw R1150 Rt problems start?
Based on 16 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 33,095 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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