It was a specialized reconnaissance aircraft heavily based on the Messerschmitt Bf.110 and similar to the Bf.162 light bomber.
Two prototypes were made at Bayerische Flugzeugwerke, in Augsburg. The first one, V-1, was powered by two Junkers Jumo 210 inline engines and flew for the first time on 9th March 1938 piloted by Dr. Würster.
It was shortly followed by a second prototype, labelled V-2, which was powered by two Daimler Benz DB600A engines, which flew for the first time on 30th August 1938.
It didn't enter production because shortly later the RLM (German Air Ministry) decided that a new aircraft type dedicated exclusively to reconnaissance role wasn't needed, as variants of the Messerschmitt Bf.110 could perfectly perform that role.
The two prototypes were used for aerodynamical research and development. The second prototype, V2, was used in Augsburg for towing the first prototype of the Messerschmitt Me.163 to Messerschmitt's proving airfield, and later to Peenemünde to perform official RLM trials and keep towing it.
Sources:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_161
2. http://www.histaviation.com/Messerschmitt__Bf_161.html
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