what could be the cause for my fuel guage not working correctly ?

1994 BMW 530I
200,000 MILES
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WILD69ER
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when i first start my car the guage reads fuel and then shortly after,guage drops to empty and the fuel light comes on
Feb 25, 2012 at 7:34 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the fuel sending unit checked-
Feb 25, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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