The weird white flaky stuff sounds like Diesel Exhaust Fluid.
Perhaps a DEF leak has shorted out the oil level sensor?
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1974 2002 that was fun
1986 325 cinnabar red black leather cool
1994 325 smooth as a gravy sandwich
2011 X3 after a long dry spell, the fun is back.
2012 X5 Diesel -- loving it!
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