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#BS-1998-BMWR12-6C9B

1998 Bmw R1200c

Based on reports from 16 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 16 complaints, 1 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

3 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.

!Inspect the Exterior Lighting:tail LightsMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine3 (19%)

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights3 (19%)

Electrical System:wiring1 (6%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (6%)

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal1 (6%)

Suspension:front1 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System1 (6%)

1998 Bmw R1200c: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 1998 Bmw R1200c, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,231 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights Issues

Exterior Lighting:tail Lights complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 1998 Bmw R1200c, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:tail lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring Issues

Electrical System:wiring complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1998 Bmw R1200c, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1998 Bmw R1200c, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Bmw R1200c. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

01V217000Dec 2001

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CHROME-PLATED FRAMES. COPPER RESIDUE CAN REMAIN IN THE TAPPED HOLE WHERE THE UPPER FORK BRIDGE ATTACHES TO THE FRAME. MOISTURE CAN CAUSE CORROSION TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE COPPER RESIDUE AND THE ALUMINUM FRAME. THE STRESS OF THE CONNECTING BOLT ATTACHING THE UPPER FORK TO THE FRAME COULD THEN DECREASE, LEADING TO LOOSENING, AND ULTIMATELY, BREAKAGE OF THE BOLT.

97V134000Aug 1997

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ADJUSTING SCREW FOR THE PRESSURE POINT OF EITHER THE BRAKE OR CLUTCH LEVERS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT, DUE TO GREASE CONTAMINATION OF THE THREADS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 16 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Bmw R1200c Model Years

2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998

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1998 Bmw R1200c: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Bmw R1200c?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Bmw R1200c is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1998 Bmw R1200c reliable?

The 1998 Bmw R1200c has 16 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 2 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 1998 Bmw R1200c 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 1998 Bmw R1200c have any recalls?

Yes, the 1998 Bmw R1200c has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Bmw R1200c problems start?

Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 15,231 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.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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