I was able to check the oil level. Only cost me $75 for the Cravenspeed dipstick!
Will use the replacement dipstick till I sell the car.
Expect to see it in the "For Sale" section for $50 some day!

Kudos to Cravenspeed

Boo Hiss to MINI...

 

I'm glad to hear that the Cravenspeed dipstick really makes that much of a difference. The factory design is amazingly terrible. Will be making that purchase in the near future, for sure.