MYRModel Year Report

1988 BMW BMW Motorcycle

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1988 BMW BMW Motorcycle
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:50:13.860Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 1 complaint 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 13 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaint 2001

1988: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19891
19921
19942
19953
19963
19972
19984
199913
200013
20011

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Alumumin fuel tank has developed spider cracks on bottom of tank and leaks. Various BMW dealers have told me this is a common problem with BMW alumuminun tanks, but the bike is out of warranty and there is nothing they can do about it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1988 BMW BMW Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1988 BMW BMW Motorcycle reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 BMW BMW Motorcycle have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.