It sounds like the handle may be broken, or the linkage may be broken or disconnected
On the inside trim,
you can remove screws (these screws may be covered by filler pieces or
may be visible, or they may require you pry a plastic piece off that
covers the screws) that are by the door handle,
arm rest, under door and side of door and then gently pull back on the
panel as there will also be retaining clips attached and you don't want
to break them. You'll need to lift the door panel upwards in order to
get it off the window ledge. Then you'll need to manipulate the panel
and disconnect the door handle linkage from the door handle and
disconnect the wiring for your controls. Pull back the weather seal and then you can gain access to the exterior handle
SOURCE: BMW X5 2001 -DRIVER OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN DOOR.
DRIVER OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WILL NOT OPEN DOOR. FROZE UP IN ICE STORM AND APPEARED TO BREAK WHEN TRIED TO OPEN DOOR. INSIDE HANDLE STILL WORKS. IS DIY REPAIR FEASIBLE?
SOURCE: driver door will not open from the outside whent
sound like a broken outside door handle carrier. suggest to take off the door trim to have proper ivestigation.
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