Is that what the stomp test is? Depressing the accelerator 5 times in 5 seconds?

I followed the directions found here:
http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/trouble/engine_codes.htm

I couldn't get anything to happen.

I have a 02/89 535i, and i always had a check engine light. Contradicting what is said on that page about '88 and '89 E34s. Anywho, is there better directions how to do that test?

I was able to do the car code display test, that was interesting.