94 BMW 740I fuel pump problem?

I have a 94 BMW 740I on which I just had the fuel pump replaced. I drove it about 15 miles and it stalled. I turned it back on, parked and when I tried to start it again, it wouldn't start. Called my mechanic who said he's send a tow truck. In the meantime some people stopped to help and one brought me gas even though gas gauge said tank was half full. Another gave me a boost as I had run the battery down trying to get it to start. Long story short, after the gas and the boost, it started, so I figured gas gauge was the problem and I immediately drove it to a gas station. However, it only took $15 of gas which tells me it wasn't empty at all, that gas gauge wasn't wrong and that I don't have a clue what it could be. Before I take it back to mechanic, any thoughts?

Update:

Thanks, D.B.

In all actuality I trust my mechanic (well one of them at least) implicitly. There have been several times over the years that I have been with him that he doesn't charge me for labor (not all the time mind you), or that he lets a part go at cost, looks for other solutions or alternatives, etc. It's just that I wanted an idea of what it could be so that I could discuss it with him more intelligently.

Point may be moot though as I have finally reached the point where I'm thinking of just selling everything old and opting for new :O). Maybe ...

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