BMW 3 Series Convertible (retractable hardtop)
The Convertible (retractable hardtop) body style was offered on 4 generations of the BMW 3 Series, and was not the same on each. Find the generation first.
E30 1984–1991
Convertible Edmunds
E36 1994–1999
Convertible Edmunds, a published reference
E46 2000–2006
Convertible BMW, Edmunds
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Convertible roof that will not open 2000–2006
One source so far
Check: Open and close the roof a few times.
A British buying guide says plastic teeth in the roof latch wear and split, which can leave the roof locked shut, and that a failed motor costs more. Drives.today
E90 2007–2013
Convertible (retractable hardtop) Edmunds