2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle

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2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:01.768Z

Only 13 complaints 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
13

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 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 2000: 13 complaints 2000 13 2001: 1 complaint
1988: 1 complaint 1988 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 13 2001: 1 complaint 2001
1988: 1 complaint 1988 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 13 2001: 1 complaint 2001

2000: 13 complaints

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YearComplaints
19881
19891
19921
19942
19953
19963
19972
19984
199913
200013
20011

Known problem areas

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

7 of 13 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and driveline.

Service brakes

2 of 13 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Tires

2 of 13 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

INJURY
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Mishler BMW of beaver dam, wi installed a new pair of metzler ME880 tires on my 2000 BMW K1200 lt motorcycle rims on August,5 2005. I installed these rims on August,6 2005 and proceeded to drive appox. Five miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-31

Center belt on tire separated from tire and complete side of tire blew out. For about 5 to 10 seconds before the blowout it sounded like I was hitting small road repair ridges and then the tire blew out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-22

Suspension

2 of 13 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear and front.

Electrical system

1 of 13 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 BMW f-650 (Na). While traveling 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. Within seconds, the rear of the vehicle was on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-19

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2003-12-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-01-23 Fuel line leakage
  2. I
    2009-05-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-09-18 Motorcycle front wheel separation

Buy-smart checklist

2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2000 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 2000 BMW BMW Motorcycle?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 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.