Do you have logs enabled? They're mostly disabled by default. Also, make sure that even though Bluetooth is off, the adapter itself is actually powered on with hciconfig hci0 up
(on an unrelated note, you may be interested in trying your adapter with PR 4195, which gives you pairing support, working Wiimote audio and better M+ detection/motions.)
(on an unrelated note, you may be interested in trying your adapter with PR 4195, which gives you pairing support, working Wiimote audio and better M+ detection/motions.)