My new iMac does not see my last iMac backup in Time Machine

I just got a new iMac and I wanted to get my files from the time machine back up of my old iMac. Migration assistant did not see my iMac backup. It sees my Macbook backups, but not my iMac. My old iMac was running Yosemite Beta and the new one runs 10.9.5. Is the OS difference the issue?

Since it's a new machine, contact Apple's Support and let them deal with the problem. Do note that if you have AppleCare's protection plan and you're within 50 miles (80 KM) of an Apple repair station, you might be eligible for an onsite repair since yours is a desktop machine (depends on where you're located). BTW, the AppleCare Protection Plan's the best warranty policy available for desktop machines. Get it if you don't have it before contacting Apple.
27" i7 iMac (Mid 2011) refurb, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), ML & SL, G4 450 MP w/Leopard, 9.2.2

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