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Originally Posted by brisance

Is it typical for the gas cap cover to pop open in accidents like this?

Originally Posted by fazman

LOL, I think they are placing QR code stickers in the gas caps AND opposite side (someplace) now a days so firemen can know where to quickly do emergency things like placement points for "jaws of life" or power kill switches, etc...

While that is a great idea, it flew open due to the force involved.
On all modern BMW's the power is instantly & automatically cut to the car once it is involved in a moderate to serious accident.