BMW ASSOCIATE LEVEL ASE COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS
2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Regarding broken bolt removal procedure.
Technician A states that using cutting oil can prolong the life of the drill bit.
Technician B states that after center punching the broken bolt to be removed, a starter
bit should be used.
Who is correct? - ✔✔Both A and B
✔✔What type of thread repair kit is used by BMW? - ✔✔HeilCoil
✔✔All BMW special tools are autoship to the dealer.
True or False? - ✔✔False
✔✔Technician A states that there is a complete autoship tool report of what BMW
special tools autoship to the dealer.
Technician B states that there is a complete tool report of all the BMW special tools
including the ones that autoship to the dealer.
Who is correct? - ✔✔Both A and B
✔✔WAF11 is shown in the thread section of an AZD. What does WAF stand for? -
✔✔Width Across the Flats
✔✔In an AZD, the thread section shows M12-10.9, what does 10.9 represent? -
✔✔Grade
✔✔CPO inspections require a minimum tread depth of 3 mm, as measured from the
lowest area in the tread. T or F? - ✔✔False (from top of wear indicators)
✔✔A technician should consider which of the following questions for a quality control
process after performing service work to a vehicle?
Did I address all concerns?
Did I top off all fluids and set tire pressure?
Did I reset service lights?
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
, ✔✔While performing a CPO inspection, a technician finds the car has an aftermarket
LED headlight installed. The technician should: - ✔✔Fail the CPO inspection or replace
the Headlighits
✔✔What is the importance of having the engine at operating temperature when
performing an oil service?
Drains oil faster
Removes more contaminants
The repair instructions say to do it
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔What is the minimum road test distance for a CPO inspection? - ✔✔5 miles
✔✔Regarding BMW wiper service mode.
Technician A says that on F and G series vehicles it is necessary to place the wipers in
service mode prior to removing the wiper blades.
Technician B says that on a G series vehicle; activate the vehicle by pressing the
start/stop button. Then deactivate the vehicle by pressing the start/stop button again
within 3 seconds. Then hold the wiper stalk in the up position.
Who is correct? - ✔✔A only
✔✔Engine oil Top-up services may be reimbursed under the terms of the BMW
Maintenance Program when it is "active" on the vehicle. - ✔✔True
✔✔During a CPO inspection, a front brake pad measurement is taken of 4mm on the
left inner pad and 7mm on the left outer pad.
Technician A says the pads are within specifications.
Technician B says the inner pad is at the minimum allowed specifications.
Who is correct? - ✔✔Neither A or B
✔✔During a CPO inspection, which of the following will irreversibly disqualify a vehicle
from the CPO program:
Modified suspension
Aftermarket windshield
Genuine BMW Performance exhaust
Aftermarket brake pads - ✔✔Modified Suspension
2026-2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Regarding broken bolt removal procedure.
Technician A states that using cutting oil can prolong the life of the drill bit.
Technician B states that after center punching the broken bolt to be removed, a starter
bit should be used.
Who is correct? - ✔✔Both A and B
✔✔What type of thread repair kit is used by BMW? - ✔✔HeilCoil
✔✔All BMW special tools are autoship to the dealer.
True or False? - ✔✔False
✔✔Technician A states that there is a complete autoship tool report of what BMW
special tools autoship to the dealer.
Technician B states that there is a complete tool report of all the BMW special tools
including the ones that autoship to the dealer.
Who is correct? - ✔✔Both A and B
✔✔WAF11 is shown in the thread section of an AZD. What does WAF stand for? -
✔✔Width Across the Flats
✔✔In an AZD, the thread section shows M12-10.9, what does 10.9 represent? -
✔✔Grade
✔✔CPO inspections require a minimum tread depth of 3 mm, as measured from the
lowest area in the tread. T or F? - ✔✔False (from top of wear indicators)
✔✔A technician should consider which of the following questions for a quality control
process after performing service work to a vehicle?
Did I address all concerns?
Did I top off all fluids and set tire pressure?
Did I reset service lights?
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
, ✔✔While performing a CPO inspection, a technician finds the car has an aftermarket
LED headlight installed. The technician should: - ✔✔Fail the CPO inspection or replace
the Headlighits
✔✔What is the importance of having the engine at operating temperature when
performing an oil service?
Drains oil faster
Removes more contaminants
The repair instructions say to do it
All of the above - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔What is the minimum road test distance for a CPO inspection? - ✔✔5 miles
✔✔Regarding BMW wiper service mode.
Technician A says that on F and G series vehicles it is necessary to place the wipers in
service mode prior to removing the wiper blades.
Technician B says that on a G series vehicle; activate the vehicle by pressing the
start/stop button. Then deactivate the vehicle by pressing the start/stop button again
within 3 seconds. Then hold the wiper stalk in the up position.
Who is correct? - ✔✔A only
✔✔Engine oil Top-up services may be reimbursed under the terms of the BMW
Maintenance Program when it is "active" on the vehicle. - ✔✔True
✔✔During a CPO inspection, a front brake pad measurement is taken of 4mm on the
left inner pad and 7mm on the left outer pad.
Technician A says the pads are within specifications.
Technician B says the inner pad is at the minimum allowed specifications.
Who is correct? - ✔✔Neither A or B
✔✔During a CPO inspection, which of the following will irreversibly disqualify a vehicle
from the CPO program:
Modified suspension
Aftermarket windshield
Genuine BMW Performance exhaust
Aftermarket brake pads - ✔✔Modified Suspension
