oil level

I went to change the oil in my 2006 525xi and I pulled out the drain plug and not a drop of oil came out. The oil level monitor in the car read that the oil level was OK. I since put in oil and changed the filter but what would cause they car to say I had oil when there was pretty much none...

I have a 2002 330i sedan. It has about 180k miles but still runs great. My problem is the Amber oil level light doesn't illuminate when the oil level appears to be low. Those who own an E46 know that the motor will go through some oil, particularly if you drive the car aggressively. Well...

I have a 550i (08). i was driving on the highway,pulled off on my exit and got a control message for engine oil pressure low, stop engine or possible engine damage. i drove home and parked (engine sounded normal and typical), i checked the oil level its says okay and the level indicator shows...

Am sure this probably came up way before I joined but how the heck do you check the oil when there is no dipstick? The "oil" light on my 07' came on the other day and since it's still under warranty I stopped in at the dealers. Was about 1/2 way between changes and they told me it was normal to...