BMW ASSOCIATE LEVEL ASE TEST 2025/ 2026 | ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS PLUS RATIONALES | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW VERSION!
Question 1
During a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) inspection, which of the following modifications will
irreversibly disqualify a vehicle from the CPO program, even if replaced with original parts?
A) Modified suspension components
B) An aftermarket windshield
C) A Genuine BMW Performance exhaust system
D) Aftermarket brake pads and rotors
E) An aftermarket audio head unit
Correct Answer: A) Modified suspension components
Rationale: The CPO program has strict standards for originality and safety. Modifications to
the suspension system (e.g., lowering springs, aftermarket coilovers) can alter the vehicle's
handling dynamics and structural integrity in ways that cannot be guaranteed even if the
original parts are reinstalled. This is considered a permanent disqualification.
Question 2
During a CPO inspection, all of the following items will need to be addressed before the vehicle
can be sold as a CPO vehicle, EXCEPT:
A) Mismatched tire brands on the same axle.
B) An aftermarket windshield that is free of cracks and chips.
C) Brake pads with 4mm of remaining material.
D) A service interval light that is illuminated.
E) A non-functional power window.
Correct Answer: B) An aftermarket windshield that is free of cracks and chips.
Rationale: While BMW prefers original equipment, a high-quality aftermarket windshield that
is properly installed and free of defects is generally acceptable for the CPO program.
Mismatched tires, worn brake pads, overdue service, and non-functional equipment are all
items that MUST be rectified before the vehicle can be certified.
,Question 3
Is it true that a lifting pad must be in place on the designated vehicle reinforcements to safely
lift a BMW vehicle with a workshop lift?
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: BMW vehicles have specific, reinforced lifting points on the underbody. Using the
plastic lifting pads ensures that the lift arms make contact only at these designated points,
distributing the load correctly and preventing damage to the rocker panels, underbody covers,
or vehicle floor pan.
Question 4
Under which section in TIS (Technical Information System) would a technician find the User
Manual for the DEUTRONIC battery charger?
A) Service Information
B) Technical Documentation
C) Tools and Equipment
D) Administration
E) Repair Manuals
Correct Answer: C) Tools and Equipment
Rationale: The TIS is organized into specific sections. Information, manuals, and instructions
for all BMW-approved special tools and workshop equipment, including battery chargers, are
located in the "Tools and Equipment" section.
Question 5
Regarding the BMW instrument cluster's hidden test functions:
Technician A states the cluster can be unlocked, and a test function can be used to display the
fuel level reading in liters.
Technician B states that current BMW instrument clusters are unlocked for test functions by
entering the sum of the last 5 digits of the VIN.
,Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B
Correct Answer: C) Both Technician A and B
Rationale: Both technicians are correct. The instrument cluster has a series of hidden test
functions that can be accessed by a specific unlocking procedure. This procedure involves
using the sum of the last 5 digits of the vehicle's VIN as a password. Once unlocked, various
tests and data displays are available, including a real-time fuel level reading in liters.
Question 6
Which of the following high-performance BMW M models are equipped with a lightweight
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery as standard equipment?
A) F10 M5
B) F15 X5 M
C) G80 M3
D) F80 M3 / F82 M4 / F83 M4 Convertible
E) E92 M3
Correct Answer: D) F80 M3 / F82 M4 / F83 M4 Convertible
Rationale: The F8x generation of the M3 and M4 were among the first BMW models to utilize
a lightweight Lithium-Ion starting battery to save weight, a key goal for M vehicles. These
batteries require a specific charging algorithm and should not be charged with a standard
lead-acid charger.
Question 7
When using a floor jack to lift the rear of a BMW, is the technician permitted to place the jack
saddle on the differential cover to lift the entire rear axle?
A) True
B) False
, Correct Answer: B) False
Rationale: The differential cover is not a structural lifting point. Placing a jack there can crack
the aluminum cover, cause fluid leaks, and potentially damage the differential itself. BMW
specifies a central lifting point on the rear axle carrier or subframe, but never the differential
cover.
Question 8
Regarding the emergency release of the park lock mechanism on a 2015 BMW with an
automatic transmission, to allow the vehicle to be moved to neutral without power:
Technician A says it can be released manually using a tool, typically located under the vehicle.
Technician B says it can be released electrically using a diagnostic tool like ISTA.
Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B
Correct Answer: C) Both Technician A and B
Rationale: Modern BMWs have multiple methods for emergency park release. There is a
manual release lever on the transmission that can be accessed from underneath the vehicle
with a specific tool. Additionally, the ISTA diagnostic system has a service function that can
electrically command the transmission to shift to neutral if there is sufficient battery power.
Question 9
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), now called Safety Data Sheets (SDS), are documents
containing information on potential hazards.
Technician A says they contain information on health, fire, reactivity, and environmental effects.
Technician B says they contain information on safe storage, handling, and required personal
protection.
Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
CORRECT ANSWERS PLUS RATIONALES | GRADED A+ | VERIFIED
ANSWERS | BRAND NEW VERSION!
Question 1
During a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) inspection, which of the following modifications will
irreversibly disqualify a vehicle from the CPO program, even if replaced with original parts?
A) Modified suspension components
B) An aftermarket windshield
C) A Genuine BMW Performance exhaust system
D) Aftermarket brake pads and rotors
E) An aftermarket audio head unit
Correct Answer: A) Modified suspension components
Rationale: The CPO program has strict standards for originality and safety. Modifications to
the suspension system (e.g., lowering springs, aftermarket coilovers) can alter the vehicle's
handling dynamics and structural integrity in ways that cannot be guaranteed even if the
original parts are reinstalled. This is considered a permanent disqualification.
Question 2
During a CPO inspection, all of the following items will need to be addressed before the vehicle
can be sold as a CPO vehicle, EXCEPT:
A) Mismatched tire brands on the same axle.
B) An aftermarket windshield that is free of cracks and chips.
C) Brake pads with 4mm of remaining material.
D) A service interval light that is illuminated.
E) A non-functional power window.
Correct Answer: B) An aftermarket windshield that is free of cracks and chips.
Rationale: While BMW prefers original equipment, a high-quality aftermarket windshield that
is properly installed and free of defects is generally acceptable for the CPO program.
Mismatched tires, worn brake pads, overdue service, and non-functional equipment are all
items that MUST be rectified before the vehicle can be certified.
,Question 3
Is it true that a lifting pad must be in place on the designated vehicle reinforcements to safely
lift a BMW vehicle with a workshop lift?
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: BMW vehicles have specific, reinforced lifting points on the underbody. Using the
plastic lifting pads ensures that the lift arms make contact only at these designated points,
distributing the load correctly and preventing damage to the rocker panels, underbody covers,
or vehicle floor pan.
Question 4
Under which section in TIS (Technical Information System) would a technician find the User
Manual for the DEUTRONIC battery charger?
A) Service Information
B) Technical Documentation
C) Tools and Equipment
D) Administration
E) Repair Manuals
Correct Answer: C) Tools and Equipment
Rationale: The TIS is organized into specific sections. Information, manuals, and instructions
for all BMW-approved special tools and workshop equipment, including battery chargers, are
located in the "Tools and Equipment" section.
Question 5
Regarding the BMW instrument cluster's hidden test functions:
Technician A states the cluster can be unlocked, and a test function can be used to display the
fuel level reading in liters.
Technician B states that current BMW instrument clusters are unlocked for test functions by
entering the sum of the last 5 digits of the VIN.
,Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B
Correct Answer: C) Both Technician A and B
Rationale: Both technicians are correct. The instrument cluster has a series of hidden test
functions that can be accessed by a specific unlocking procedure. This procedure involves
using the sum of the last 5 digits of the vehicle's VIN as a password. Once unlocked, various
tests and data displays are available, including a real-time fuel level reading in liters.
Question 6
Which of the following high-performance BMW M models are equipped with a lightweight
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery as standard equipment?
A) F10 M5
B) F15 X5 M
C) G80 M3
D) F80 M3 / F82 M4 / F83 M4 Convertible
E) E92 M3
Correct Answer: D) F80 M3 / F82 M4 / F83 M4 Convertible
Rationale: The F8x generation of the M3 and M4 were among the first BMW models to utilize
a lightweight Lithium-Ion starting battery to save weight, a key goal for M vehicles. These
batteries require a specific charging algorithm and should not be charged with a standard
lead-acid charger.
Question 7
When using a floor jack to lift the rear of a BMW, is the technician permitted to place the jack
saddle on the differential cover to lift the entire rear axle?
A) True
B) False
, Correct Answer: B) False
Rationale: The differential cover is not a structural lifting point. Placing a jack there can crack
the aluminum cover, cause fluid leaks, and potentially damage the differential itself. BMW
specifies a central lifting point on the rear axle carrier or subframe, but never the differential
cover.
Question 8
Regarding the emergency release of the park lock mechanism on a 2015 BMW with an
automatic transmission, to allow the vehicle to be moved to neutral without power:
Technician A says it can be released manually using a tool, typically located under the vehicle.
Technician B says it can be released electrically using a diagnostic tool like ISTA.
Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B
Correct Answer: C) Both Technician A and B
Rationale: Modern BMWs have multiple methods for emergency park release. There is a
manual release lever on the transmission that can be accessed from underneath the vehicle
with a specific tool. Additionally, the ISTA diagnostic system has a service function that can
electrically command the transmission to shift to neutral if there is sufficient battery power.
Question 9
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), now called Safety Data Sheets (SDS), are documents
containing information on potential hazards.
Technician A says they contain information on health, fire, reactivity, and environmental effects.
Technician B says they contain information on safe storage, handling, and required personal
protection.
Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
