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#BS-2005-BMWR12-4A4C

2005 Bmw R1200 Rt

Based on reports from 24 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
24
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
43

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 24 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

14 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 34K miles.

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

9
0–30K
7
30–60K
3
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (9 reports) • Median: 34K 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: Fuel System (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System14 (58%)
Drivetrain2 (8%)
Brakes2 (8%)
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft1 (4%)
Power Train:driveline1 (4%)
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices1 (4%)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand1 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)1 (4%)

2005 Bmw R1200 Rt: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 58% of all reports filed for the 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 33,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 34K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft Issues

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:axle assembly:axle shaft-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

2
05
2
07
1
08
3
09
1
11
7
12
5
13
2
16
1
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

05V172000May 2005

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.

06V134000Jun 2006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED THAT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, THE ABS SENSOR CABLE CAN BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CALIPER IS REINSTALLED, THE SENSOR CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.

20V471000Jan 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2011 K1300 (S, GT), 2010-2011 S1000 RR, 2005-2011 R1200 (GS, GS Adventure, R, RT, S, ST), 2006-2010 HP2 (Enduro, Megamoto, Sport), 2005-2008 K1200 (R, R Sport, S, GT), and 2012 K1600 (GT, GTL) motorcycles that were repaired under recall 13V-617 with the support ring remedy and where the fuel pump was not replaced at a later date. This recall involves the fuel pump, and also the auxiliary fuel pump as applicable. The affected motorcycles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak while the engine is running.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 24 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

2005 Bmw R1200 Rt: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt is related to the fuel system, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt reliable?
The 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt has 24 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 2005 Bmw R1200 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 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt have any recalls?
Yes, the 2005 Bmw R1200 Rt has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Bmw R1200 Rt problems start?
Based on 21 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 33,700 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K 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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