Likelihood of having Asperger's + Bipolar + OCD?

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I've been diagnosed with Asperger's and, according to online tests, I am "very likely" to have Bipolar and OCD (both of which I've always suspected). My question is: How likely is it that I have all three disorders? Isn't that a little ridiculous? Is it possible that I only have Bipolar and/or OCD "tendencies" that stem from Asperger's?

I'm autistic but also have a diagnosis of depression and Avoidant Personality Disorder, so your Asperger's in combination with your two comorbids is possible.

You will just find out for sure if you go to a psychiatrist to get checked.

I also score positive on some OCD-tests, but I deffinetly don't have it and in my case it's because of autism because the diagnoses are overlapping. But of course you also can't have both. But you wouldn't find a deffinet answer in online tests and not even here because we don't know you in person.

You really need to decide if you want to be diagnosed, because if you are diagnosed with BP, you'll be expected to stay on medication for life. Medication that has side effects like causing heart disease, diabetes, weight gain, etc.
If you really feel the need to get a diagnosis, see if you can find a psychologist that can do it, as they will not be able to prescribe medication, and will be able to discuss alternatives with you.
OCD can be on a sliding scale with ASD's and if we can be occupied enough and manage our symptoms and keep healthy with exercise, the OCD seems to lessen in severity.
Better to look after your general health and manage your symptoms, and feel a sense of control than get diagnosed by a psychiatrist, and spend the rest of your life on medication.

If you are prescribed meds for BP, they can section you to hospital if you refuse to take them.

Well I see it a bit different.
I would NOT go in a psychiatry to get diagnosed, but besides that it's your decission if you take meds or not so long you don't harm yourself or others with your actions and so long you are not delusional.

You also always have the right to change your psychiatrist if he/she want's you to do things you don't want to do.

I also believe that if you do suspect that you may have Bipolar and/or OCD, and other people confirm this, then it would be wise to speak to a psychiatrist about it. All three conditions are very much linked on a neurological and genetic level, so it is possible to have all of the conditions.

Bipolar Disorder is a serious lifelong condition. It is your decision as to whether or not you seek an official diagnosis and opt for treatment through medication and therapy. Regardless of this, if you do actually have Bipolar, you will still experience the disabling effects of the condition. If I were in your situation and had concerns about having the condition, I would seek help.

You may only be on the mild end of the Bipolar Spectrum, however it will do you no harm to find out.

From my experience and knowledge, medication for OCD is usually effective with fewer side-effects, whilst medication for Bipolar Disorder can be difficult to figure out and does have side-effects that may interfere with your general health and daily functioning.

In the end, think about what is best: your quality of life. Choose what you think would help improve your quality of life.