Thats an experiance you won't forget. Sounds pretty dreadful.

I think i have been very lucky as i was only 2 miles from home so was able to call on back up ( tools,bowl,funnel etc) and the engine was not very hot so the plastic had not melted and was quite easy to fish out once the tank was removed.

For the record my car is a Dec 2014 build delivered Jan 2015 so pretty much a current spec car.

Fired it up this morning as it sounds as normal, i will take it on a long run this weekend just to be very sure all is well.

I hope others read these posts and check their oil tank caps befoe its too late. The thought of it happening out of warranty is frightening- a new engine must cost thousands.

2015 Morgan 4/4 (Wolf fettled) previously 2014 M3W
MINI Cooper S and numerous BMC/BL relics.