If that cross beam's been replaced, then I'd suspect further damage, particularly to the bumper, bonnet, radiator, air bags and anything else around that area. I repeat my earlier comment about checking the V5 and other vehicle check sites to see if it's a write-off. I understand a dealer a dealer's required to inform you if it is.
I recall a story about someone's nearly new car was stopped by the BIBs after being left at an airport. It had different number plates front and rear. One of them was one digit different. Fortunately, the owner had photo's showing the number plates the same at an earlier date. An inspection showed it had obviously been in a crash, with many new components. The air bags had been removed and a 'fix' done to hide this.
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