I agree with a previous review. We bought on the reputation that Bosch has, but have been very disappointed. Like all vacuum cleaners it clogs up and needs to be cleared out, however it seems to happen more on this cleaner. When taking it apart it seems very fiddly and complicated, and if you need to take it apart to properly clear it out there are millions of screws. (well at least 12 holding the beater plate in place!).

The final nail in the coffin was when the beater stopped working. Unlike other cleaners which run the beater off a belt, this one has a special motor just for the beater. The motor had failed. After all the hassle we had had with this product over the 2 years we owned it, I just did not have the energy to fit a new motor so got rid of it.

In short - unreliable and disappointing experience.

I have had many satisfactory Bosch products (fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers etc.) and bought on the basis of the Bosch name for well engineered products. This product lets the side down.

The Bosch Cyclone Jet BUC11700VC vacuum cleaner is great to start with, but within weeks the brush motor broke. We exchanged the whole machine, and after another 12 months (just out of warranty) the same fault occurred again. I won't buy again!!

After less than a year of use, the beater brush on my Bosch Cyclone Jet Vacuum cleaner jammed, in spite of cleaning regularly. The plastic melted and fused together. Parts are difficult to disassemble, and almost impossible to find, and service centers are limited.

Another teutonic, over designed, mediocre appliance trading on an apparent reputation for quality. Similar experiences with Bosch dishwasher and washing machine.

Would never buy another Bosch appliance again - 3 separate (expensive) appliances all with reliability problems.