2000 BMW K1200LT: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 51 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (78% of complaints); the 2001 model year looks more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
51
owner complaints
0
fire reports
36,775
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: power train (78%)Problems reported early (median 36,775 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)78% · 40 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)10% · 5 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)6% · 3 complaints
Tires4% · 2 complaints
Wheels (wheels, lug nuts, bearings)2% · 1 complaint
“Dp12001 the final drive failed at 74,000 miles with the bearing failing and the seal leaking oil onto the rear wheel. After repair at an authorize bmw motorcycle dealer the final drive failed a second time at 91,000 miles.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2013
“The final drive on the motorcycle failed. It was sudden, started with a vibration coming from the rear end, and the tire then had a slight "wobble". The fluid must have leaked onto the sensors on the rear brakes as the ABS light began to flash. I pulled the bike over and noticed fluid dripping from the final drive. I got the bike off of the freeway and had to trailer it home. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2012
“While driving I felt repetitive knocking noises coming from the rear of the motorcycle, which shook the frame and got worse and worse the more I drove, until I could drive no further. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2012
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“A low frequency, rumbling noise started slowly at ear of motorcycle. The noise increased in intensity for approximately 500 miles, when at that point it became a full, metal-to-metal grinding noise, at that point, the motorcycle was parked and ridden no further. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2012
“2000 bmw k1200lt motorcycle - ABS system if prone to failure. Mine failed. The fix costs $3,000. This is a very common problem on many bmw motorcycles. The modulator has many failure modes and can occur even if the unit is bled frequently. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2010
“2000 k1200lt bmw motorcycle final drive failure. When attempted to bring the motorcycle to a safe stop, discovered the rear brake did not work, which forced to use the front brakes only, which extended his stopping distance. Was able to bring the bike to a safe stop without incident. Upon inspection, realized the rear brakes failed because they were saturated in gear oil, that leaked from the final drive unit after the final drive bearing seal failed. The final gear crown gear bearing failed, allowing the oil to leak. The consumer stated it was the third time the final drive bearing failed on his bike. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2010
“Final drive bearing failure. This initially caused an unstable side to side motion of the vehicle. Before being able to stop the vehicle the rear wheel intermittently locked up. Then gear oil leaked onto the brake pads and disc rendering them ineffective. This is the second occurrence of final drive bearing failure in this vehicle. The vehicle has been maintained to the manufacturers specifications. This bearing had only 26,000 miles on it. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2009
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw k1200 lt motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the rear of the vehicle began to wobble as if there was a flat tire. The contact merged to the shoulder and inspected the vehicle but there was no visible failure. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the final drive ball bearing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 25,035 and the current mileage was 31,500.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2009
“I had taken a trip to atlanta, ga 700 miles one way and the following week was riding to and from work. There was a noise that I could no identify. I took it to the dealer and they told me that I had a rear bearing problem. This was the second rear bearing to go out on me. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 2009
“2000 k1200lt bmw motorcycle final drive failure. When attempted to bring the motorcycle to a safe stop, discovered the rear brake did not work, which forced to use the front brakes only, which extended his stopping distance. Was able to bring the bike to a safe stop without incident. Upon inspection, realized the rear brakes failed because they were saturated in gear oil, that leaked from the final drive unit after the final drive bearing seal failed. The final gear crown gear bearing failed, allowing the oil to leak. The consumer stated it was the second time the final drive bearing failed on his bike.*tr”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2008
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Is the 2000 BMW K1200LT reliable?
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 BMW K1200LT. The most complained-about area is power train (78% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 BMW K1200LT problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 36,775 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.