The 3 BMW Engines That Last Forever (And 3 That Don't)

The 3 BMW Engines That Last Forever (And 3 That Don't) Every BMW brochure calls its engine bulletproof, and the repair bill arrives later to argue. Six real BMW engines ranked on one standard: how long they run, what they cost to keep, and whether they survive neglect. Three that last — a Rotax-built 652cc single now trading under three thousand dollars with owner reliability ratings most brochures can't earn, a parallel twin rated 4.7 out of 5 by owners with annual servicing around £150, and an airhead boxer with carburetors, pushrods and no computer deciding anything. Then three that punish careless buyers: a 167-horsepower inline four that shed most of its value, a 193-horsepower superbike with a cold-start rattle owners report, and an adventure bike whose recall paperwork matters more than its engine. What to inspect on each, and where the leverage sits when you negotiate. What you'll find here: Valve adjustments, final drive and shaft service, Telelever and Paralever work, electrical gremlins, sensor faults and fault codes, plus the routine maintenance that keeps a BMW happy for a long time. Boxers, GS, F, S, K and G series, I work on all of them. Got a problem with your bike? Drop it in the comments. A lot of my videos come straight from questions you ask, so if something's bugging you, chances are someone else is dealing with it too. 🔴 Subscribe if you want to save yourself a trip to the dealer:    / @motocarebmw   📺 All Moto Care BMW videos:    • Moto Care BMW   ► COPYRIGHT ⚠️ All content on Moto Care BMW is original and protected by copyright. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited. Please support our work by watching, sharing, and subscribing. Thank you! #BMWMotorrad #MotorcycleRepair #BMWGS