Corrosion of the alloy centre cap

[Bedelon]

Greetings, everyone.
I am interested in purchasing a pre-owned (60 plate) 530d SE, which seems to be in decent condition, except for the centre caps of the alloy wheels, which are all in a similar worn-out state. Is this only corrosion?

[Bedelon]

[Thenornpo]

Most likely, the cause is just the natural process of ageing combined with the use of strong cleaning agents. The price of a new set on eBay is affordable, so it should not discourage you.

[Micobe]

The middle caps of my 2009 3 series show similar signs of degradation. There is no need to be concerned, and as @SpannerHands points out, they are inexpensive to replace. Are the alloys in excellent condition overall?

[Bedelon]

Yes, satisfactory overall. The vehicle has had just one owner, has been driven for 95,000 km, and comes with a full service history (FSH). Available at a price of £7,295.

[Bedelon]

A fresh pair of non-OEM, yet of acceptable quality, is priced at £10.

[Starat]

You may be able to get this item for the same cost via negotiation.

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[Cincoon]

I made a purchase via the online marketplace eBay, whereas my particular and selective friend made a purchase directly from the luxury automobile manufacturer BMW.
Both sets occurred simultaneously, lasting around four years, if I recall correctly.
You may choose between purchasing one set of authentic items or acquiring a collection of eBay items that spans a period of 20 years.

[Liveek]

The website is onbuy.com.The cost of delivery for these replacement M4 originals is £5.99. I decided to replace my previous ones due to rust.