Can't open passenger door either from inside or outside

[BMC530i]

2003 3.0i, 62K. I have followed BrianX54.4is detailed thread on how to unlock the stuck door by using a piece of wire.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-fix-pics.html


But after two hours and endless amount of frustration i had to call it a day. I was able to latch the wire onto the lock mechanism and press downward while attempting to open the door from inside, but to no avail.

All other remotely actuated door locks work fine either by pressing key fob or using the button on the center console. Only the front passenger door lock is inoperable and I'm unable to open the door by manually pulling on the release handle.
What other options do i have to get this door to open? Will local locksmith be able to open it with slim Jim?


Things done so far:
-disconnected and reconnected the battery,
-tried using other set of keys,




Argggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh this is driving my insane
On the other hand, every little thing on my fully loaded 13 year old Nissan Maxima with 165K works flawlessly. How come Japanese engineers can design water, windshield and fuel pumps, alternators, door and window actuators, timing chain tensioners, ac compressors, radiators and handfull others components to last well past the 150K mark and BMW designers put in parts that fall apart within 60K.