It seems BMW never learns from experience.

Back in 1985, when BMW came out with the K series motorcycle, they tried to use an electronic fuel level measuring sensor with no moving parts. It didn't work. After a year or two BMW completely gave up on the electronic method and retroactively fitted all the K bikes they sold with a traditional float/arm/variable resistor sensor.

Hey BMW, how about having the electronic oil level system on the vehicles and in the field a couple of year BEFORE removing the dipstick? You know, make sure it WORKS in real life before taking away the dipstick? I mean, you have dipsticks on the V-8 and the Diesel in the U.S., why couldn't you wait a couple of years to make sure the electronic system works before taking the dipstick away from the 3.0?

It's called common sense.