2005 Bmw R1200 RT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
32,191 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 22 complaints (40.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 11 | 50.0% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline: 5; Power Train: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve): 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft: 1; Power Train:Driveline: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2005: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 6; 2013: 5; 2016: 2; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 11 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10435984 · 2011-11-15 (November 15, 2011)
FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FLANGE AROUND THE FEMALE QUICK-DISCONNECT FITTING. PLASTIC FLANGE IS LOCATED ON TOP OF FUEL TANK. REPLACED PLASTIC FITTING WITH METAL ONE BUT LEAKS CONTINUED. PLACED ORIGINAL FITTING BACK AND USED A FUEL-RESISTANT SEALING COMPOUND TO STOP LEAKS. HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED ANY LARGE LEAKS RECENTLY BUT AM CONCERNED THIS PATCH WILL START LEAKING AGAIN. IT WAS A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE TO BE RIDING AND SEEING GAS SPLATTER ON YOUR CLOTHES - COULDN'T WAIT UNTIL I GOT HOME. THE FLANGE DESIGN IS AT FAULT BECAUSE IT PREVENTS A S…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,076 miles reported. Look up ODI 10435984 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10444876 · 2012-01-23 (January 23, 2012)
MULTIPLE CRACKS IN FUEL PUMP HOUSING AT FLANGE WHERE FUEL LINE CONNECTS. ODOR AND GAS LEAKAGE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10444876 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143124 · 2005-11-18 (November 18, 2005)
FRONT BRAKES LOCKING UP,AND REAR BRAKES SQUEELING. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 908 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143124 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10471471 · 2012-08-19 (August 19, 2012)
ABS MODULATOR FAILED. $3500 REPAIR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10471471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10914193 · 2016-10-06 (October 6, 2016)
DRIVE SHAFT U-JOINT FAILURE RIDING ON INTERSTATE 5. BIKE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND WHEN CLUTCH WAS DEPRESSED, VIBRATION STOPPED. RELEASED CLUTCH AND VIBRATION STARTED AGAIN. DEPRESSED CLUTCH AGAIN AND PULLED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD BEFORE DRIVE SHAFT LOCKED UP. PULLED BACK REAR BOOT ON FINAL DRIVE AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE SWING ARM SHAFT. BMW DEALER DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAILED U-JOINT BUT COULD NOT REPAIR UNLESS THEY REMOVED TRANSMISSION TO REMOVE U-JOINT STUCK ON TRANSMISSION SPLINE. PRICE FOR DRIVE SHAFT ALONE WAS $1,100 DOLLARS PLUS LABOR…
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10914193 at NHTSA ↗