BMW ASSOCIATE LEVEL ASE TEST 2025/26 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
Question 1
When lifting a BMW vehicle using a lift (e.g., a two-post lift), is it required to have a lifting pad
in place?
A) True
B) False
C) Only for M models
D) Only for 7-series
E) Only if the vehicle is wet
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: A lifting pad must be in place to lift a BMW vehicle to prevent damage to the
undercarriage and ensure safe lifting points are used.
Question 2
Under which section in the Technical Information System (TIS) is the User Manual for
the DEUTRONIC battery charger typically located?
A) Service Information Bulletins (SIB)
B) Diagnostic Information
C) Warranty Documentation
D) Tools and Equipment
E) Technical Documents
Correct Answer: D) Tools and Equipment
Rationale: User Manuals for specialty equipment like the DEUTRONIC battery charger are
typically filed under the Tools and Equipment section of TIS.
Question 3
Regarding the BMW
instrument cluster test function:
Tech A states the cluster can be unlocked, and a test function can be used to display the fuel level
reading in liters.
,Tech B states current BMW instrument clusters are unlocked by using the sum of the last 5 digits
of the VIN
.
A) Tech A is correct.
B) Tech B is correct.
C) Both A and B are correct.
D) Neither A nor B is correct.
E) Only Tech A is correct, but only for 𝐺-series.
Correct Answer: C) Both A and B are correct.
Rationale: Both statements are true. The fuel level in liters is one of the display options in
the unlocked test function, and the unlocking code is the sum of the last 5 digits of the VIN.
Question 4
Which BMWvehicles are known to specifically use the high-performance Li-Ion
(Lithium-Ion) battery from the factory?
A) E90/E92
B) F10/F12/F13
C) F80/F82/F83
D) G30/G11
E) All current 𝐹 and 𝐺series models
Correct Answer: C) F80/F82/F83
Rationale: The F80/F82/F83 (M3/M4) are known to use a Li-Ion
battery for weight savings and performance.
, Question 5
When using a floor jack to lift a BMW vehicle, is the technician permitted to lift the rear axle
from the differential cover?
A) True
B) False
C) Only if the diff cover is cast aluminum.
D) Only on older E-series vehicles.
E) Only if the vehicle is empty.
Correct Answer: B) False
Rationale: Lifting a vehicle from the differential cover is not permitted as it can cause
damage to the housing or mounts.
Question 6
Regarding the emergency release of Park to Neutral on a 2015 BMW automatic transmission:
Tech A says it can be released Manually.
Tech B says it can be released Electrically.
A) Tech A is correct.
B) Tech B is correct.
C) Both A and B are correct.
D) Neither A nor B is correct.
E) Only Tech A is correct for F-series.
Correct Answer: C) Both A and B are correct.
Rationale: Modern BMW transmissions typically have both an electrical and a manual
emergency release mechanism for Park to Neutral.
Question 7
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) contain information on potential hazards:
Tech A says they contain info on health, fire, reactivity and environmental effects.
Tech B says they contain info on storage, handling, and personal protection.
A) Tech A is correct.
B) Tech B is correct.
C) Both A and B are correct.
ANSWERS!!
Question 1
When lifting a BMW vehicle using a lift (e.g., a two-post lift), is it required to have a lifting pad
in place?
A) True
B) False
C) Only for M models
D) Only for 7-series
E) Only if the vehicle is wet
Correct Answer: A) True
Rationale: A lifting pad must be in place to lift a BMW vehicle to prevent damage to the
undercarriage and ensure safe lifting points are used.
Question 2
Under which section in the Technical Information System (TIS) is the User Manual for
the DEUTRONIC battery charger typically located?
A) Service Information Bulletins (SIB)
B) Diagnostic Information
C) Warranty Documentation
D) Tools and Equipment
E) Technical Documents
Correct Answer: D) Tools and Equipment
Rationale: User Manuals for specialty equipment like the DEUTRONIC battery charger are
typically filed under the Tools and Equipment section of TIS.
Question 3
Regarding the BMW
instrument cluster test function:
Tech A states the cluster can be unlocked, and a test function can be used to display the fuel level
reading in liters.
,Tech B states current BMW instrument clusters are unlocked by using the sum of the last 5 digits
of the VIN
.
A) Tech A is correct.
B) Tech B is correct.
C) Both A and B are correct.
D) Neither A nor B is correct.
E) Only Tech A is correct, but only for 𝐺-series.
Correct Answer: C) Both A and B are correct.
Rationale: Both statements are true. The fuel level in liters is one of the display options in
the unlocked test function, and the unlocking code is the sum of the last 5 digits of the VIN.
Question 4
Which BMWvehicles are known to specifically use the high-performance Li-Ion
(Lithium-Ion) battery from the factory?
A) E90/E92
B) F10/F12/F13
C) F80/F82/F83
D) G30/G11
E) All current 𝐹 and 𝐺series models
Correct Answer: C) F80/F82/F83
Rationale: The F80/F82/F83 (M3/M4) are known to use a Li-Ion
battery for weight savings and performance.
, Question 5
When using a floor jack to lift a BMW vehicle, is the technician permitted to lift the rear axle
from the differential cover?
A) True
B) False
C) Only if the diff cover is cast aluminum.
D) Only on older E-series vehicles.
E) Only if the vehicle is empty.
Correct Answer: B) False
Rationale: Lifting a vehicle from the differential cover is not permitted as it can cause
damage to the housing or mounts.
Question 6
Regarding the emergency release of Park to Neutral on a 2015 BMW automatic transmission:
Tech A says it can be released Manually.
Tech B says it can be released Electrically.
A) Tech A is correct.
B) Tech B is correct.
C) Both A and B are correct.
D) Neither A nor B is correct.
E) Only Tech A is correct for F-series.
Correct Answer: C) Both A and B are correct.
Rationale: Modern BMW transmissions typically have both an electrical and a manual
emergency release mechanism for Park to Neutral.
Question 7
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) contain information on potential hazards:
Tech A says they contain info on health, fire, reactivity and environmental effects.
Tech B says they contain info on storage, handling, and personal protection.
A) Tech A is correct.
B) Tech B is correct.
C) Both A and B are correct.
