2000 BMW K1200LT Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,282miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 BMW K1200LT, 10% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,282 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10361762, filed 2010-10, 25,500 miles“First indication of failure was massive leaking of oil on rear wheel and tire, causing instability and reduced braking power. Stopped at gas station and trailered bike to nearest Bmw dealer. Dealer's analysis: final (rear) drive failure. Dealer replaced final (rear) drive and oil-soaked brake pads.”
NHTSA complaint #10162095, filed 2006-07, 43,064 miles“Rear drive failed on 2000 Bmw motorcycle. Oil on rear brake and tire. Temporary loss of control. Due to rear wheel sliding and no rear breaking. Rear drive bearing and seal were replaced. Old parts and oil are available.”
NHTSA complaint #10154980, filed 2006-04, 21,600 miles“The final drive seal failed allowing final drive synthetic lubricant to drip down onto the rear brake caliper assembly. Braking function was last. Rear tire was coated with final drive lubricant potentially compormising rear tire traction. Remaining fluid was drained by the mechanic at big twin and checked for metal material indicating a crown bearing failure. No gross metal particles were noted, but the crown bearing was replaced as failures of this bearing are on the rise on this particular model of Bmw motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #764892, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10029706Feb 25, 2009Bmw motorcycle: wheel speed dependent, clearly audible clanking noise occurs when braking to adjust speed. E series (k25; k25/02; k25/03; k25/11; k25/12; k25/hp; k26; k27; k28…
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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